South Dakota Senator John Thune says post-9/11 security policies have made flights safer, but more needs to be done to protect travelers on the ground.
Terrorist attacks in Brussels and Istanbul have raised concerns over security at airports. Thune says this year’s FAA reauthorization act seeks to address that.
The FAA bill would encourage people to enroll in the TSA pre-check program to reduce wait times outside secure areas. It would also boost security.
Thune says Airport Workers with security clearances need to be held to higher standards.
Thune says people with criminal records may be more likely to help terrorists for personal gain. The FAA bill would expand the list of criminal convictions that would bar someone access to secure areas.
