Air Security International chief warns operators not to take it
for granted
Organizations doing
business overseas today are not taking ground transportation for
granted like they once did.
"This year, the topic of ground transportation and support for
an organization's employees traveling overseas has become a major
point of discussion amongst travel and security departments," said
Issy Boim, president of Air Security International (ASI), worldwide
provider of intelligence, security and support services.
"Corporations are becoming much more involved with briefing their
employees on what type of transportation should be used to ensure
the safety of their travelers."
According to Boim, this past year ASI has arranged for more
ground transportation of corporate passengers and crewmembers
worldwide than ever before. The most dramatic increase however, is
in the transport of mid-level management flying on commercial
aircraft.
Boim said he points out
to his clients that it is not necessary to have a full executive
protection detail in most locations. In many instances a vetted
driver who has been trained in preventive security concepts and
evasive driving techniques is sufficient.
"Clients want to know that a driver has been vetted and that he
will comply with strict security measures that will ensure the
avoidance of choke points and potentially dangerous situations,
such as carjackings, ambushes and other criminal activity while
driving to a destination," Boim said. "They also want to know in
advance of the trip the driver's name and cellphone number, the
vehicle's make, color, license plate number, and the designated
meeting area before the driver and vehicle arrives."
Through a network of vetted transportation providers, ASI can
reserve a variety of vehicles, such as town cars, sedans, vans,
motor coaches, limousines and armored vehicles with drivers that
suit the needs of the individual traveler and requirement criteria
set forth by their corporation.
"With business people now traveling to many out-of-the-way
locations overseas, corporate flight departments are being tasked
with pushing the envelope further than ever before - they know they
need to support their people by finding secure ground
transportation services," Boim said.
Today, ASI's ground transportation services, including driver
and executive security services, are available throughout the
world.