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Thu, Sep 13, 2012

A4A Lauds House Passage Of 'No-Hassle Flying Act'

Gives TSA Discretion In Screening Bags, Streamlines Passenger Security

Airlines for America (A4A) commended the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 6028, the No-Hassle Flying Act on Tuesday, which streamlines baggage security measures for international flights arriving from select airports in Canada, the Caribbean and Ireland that have U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance facilities.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL), gives the TSA discretion to determine whether additional screening of bags already screened at CBP preclearance airports is necessary. U.S. law today requires all baggage entering the United States to be re-screened regardless of where it originated, which creates additional work and hassle for customers, without providing meaningful additional security.

"Safe and reliable baggage screening is a key component in ensuring aviation security around the world, and our members fully support the implementation of robust, reliable, and intelligent screening systems," said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. "This duplicate screening procedure makes little security sense, creates unnecessary cost, and delays customers, who have already waited for their bags to be screened when traveling to the United States. We appreciate Congressman Walsh's leadership in promoting this risk-based screening approach."

At this time, there is no companion bill under consideration in the U.S. Senate.

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