Sat, Dec 25, 2010
Discuss Screening Procedures And Trusted Traveler Program
Representatives of the National
Business Travel Association (NBTA) met with TSA Administrator John
Pistole just before the holidays to discuss NBTA’s position
on topics related to safety and security procedures.
“We had a constructive, wide ranging and positive dialogue
with Administrator Pistole during which we were able to discuss the
critical role of a smoothly functioning and secure business travel
system for the overall economy,” said Mike McCormick,
Executive Director and COO, National Business Travel Association.
“NBTA will continue to focus on how best to work with the TSA
to ensure safety while making the security process as efficient as
possible for business travelers.”
NBTA recognizes that security is the single most important role
of the TSA. It reiterated its support for the security measures the
TSA has introduced over the last several weeks. However, as members
of the NBTA community have reported discrepancies in deployment of
TSA security measures at airports across the country, NBTA
reiterated that TSA must maintain open lines of communications so
that the traveling public can report on inconsistencies in security
implementations.
NBTA has also been a longtime supporter of the Trusted Traveler
program that allows business travelers and other high frequency
travelers to pass through airport security more quickly and
efficiently after passing a rigorous background check. In a recent
survey, 71% of NBTA members expressed interest in creating a system
where a traveler would be willing to pay for and undergo a one-time
in-depth security check. NBTA expressed willingness to work with
TSA to develop a program that benefits enrollees, but meet the
security concerns TSA.
TSA Administrator John Pistole
Recognizing the importance of a
well-informed traveling public, NBTA also expressed willingness to
continue to proactively distribute information from the TSA to the
traveling public, as NBTA did prior to the Thanksgiving travel
rush.
Mr. McCormick concluded, “NBTA has the utmost respect for
Administrator Pistole and the TSA, and yesterday’s meeting
only reinforced that view. I was impressed with the
administrator’s concern for the business traveler and desire
to work with NBTA. We plan to continue our dialogue with TSA over
the months to come so we can work together to ensure the proper
systems are in place to enhance security while minimizing
challenges for the business traveler.”
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