TSA considers next steps for privatized screening after scrapping Gold+ plans

The Transportation Security Administration has scrapped the Gold+ concept for privatizing some security operations, but is still exploring how to expand privatized airport screening, agency leaders said recently.

By: Federal News Network

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 760

Last Updated: 4 days, 20 hours ago

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By Justin Doubleday

The Transportation Security Administration has scrapped the Gold+ privatization concept, but TSA leaders are still exploring how to expand privatized airport screening.

Meanwhile, industry is pushing for TSA to consider the ideas that came out of the Gold+ acquisition process as the agency explores an “evolution” of its existing Screening Partnership Program (SPP).

Officials, speaking at a conference hosted by the Airports Council International – North America in Arlington, Va., this week, …

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