Airports Swap TSA Screeners for Private Contractors | Austin News

Three U.S. airports—Tampa, Des Moines, and Charleston—are moving to replace TSA screeners with private contractors under a new TSA program called Gold+, aiming to modernize security, avoid shutdown disruptions, and introduce new tech. While TSA claims federal workers will be prioritized for new roles and safety standards will remain under their control, unions warn of pay cuts, lost benefits, and potential safety risks. Tampa leads with a 2027 deadline; the others are still evaluating. This shift could reshape airport security and impact hundreds of federal jobs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0bf054fc9f200197