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Business Travel Association: Pay More Attention To Airport Security

Calls On Governments Worldwide To Improve Security Measures In Light Of Christmas Day Incident

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) on Monday called on governments across the globe to focus attention and resources on commercial aviation security measures to protect travelers around the world.  The organization said it is pleased the Obama Administration has ordered investigations into how travelers are placed on watch lists and airport screening procedures, and urges aviation and homeland security officials to consider risk-management security programs when reviewing current and future airline passenger protection regulations.

In a written statement released to the media, NBTA Executive Director Michael W. McCormick said it was very fortunate that the latest attempted terrorist attack was unsuccessful. "We can now focus our full attention on the needed improvements to global aviation security that was exposed so dramatically last week."

McCormick urged officials to evaluate better weapon and explosive detection devices and related procedures. He said watch list processes must be enhanced, and any bureaucratic gaps must be addressed.

"NBTA has long supported risk-management programs that enhance aviation security," McCormick continued. "TSA’s Secure Flight helps to enhance domestic and international travel through the use of improved watch list matching, while the US-VISIT program collects biometric information from international travelers, both of which help to protect travelers and our nation. These programs should be used as readily available tools to improve the system that protects our global aviation security."

McCormick said the business travel community knows that procedural modifications are often required to address security concerns, and new regulations will be expected and adopted. But they can be accepted so long as corporate travelers can get to where they need to be efficiently and safely. "Companies around the world rely on business travel to conduct business, and global markets rely on that business for economic growth,” he said.

FMI: www.nbta.org

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