Air Canada is the first international carrier in expedited screening program.
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) applauds the announcement by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expanding its expedited screening program, TSA Pre✓, to include eligible customers of Air Canada, making it the first international carrier to participate. Travelers flying out of the U.S. on Air Canada airlines will now have the opportunity to receive TSA Pre✓.
“Today’s announcement marks another milestone for TSA Pre✓ as TSA adds Air Canada, its first international carrier, to the TSA Pre? program,” said Nancy Tudorache, director of operations for GBTA Canada. “Business travel drives business growth and this is another improvement to the facilitation of international business travel. TSA is to be commended for its consistent efforts to reduce unnecessary travel hassles while ensuring aviation security.”
TSA Pre✓ is an expedited screening program that allows pre-approved airline travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on in select screening lanes at U.S. domestic airports. TSA Pre? operations are available at more than 115 airports nationwide, with more than 40 of those locations offering expedited screening to Air Canada customers.
GBTA has long supported TSA PRE✓, Global Entry, and other risk-based, intelligence-driven trusted traveler programs that benefit busy business travelers. While ensuring security on every level, these programs make travel more efficient and reduce travel time. As the global marketplace becomes even more integrated, business travel will significantly increase if government authorities continue to take steps to ease travel burdens while ensuring security.
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