Ditching TSA Agents: 3 Major US Airports Opt In To New Private Screening Model

Three major United States airports – Denver International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – have initiated a transition to a private screening model following a decision to discontinue their reliance on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents. These airports are implementing this new approach as part of an agreement with third-party security contractors. The shift represents a significant departure from traditional federal oversight at these locations. This move follows the initial announcement that several other airfields were considering similar options. Details regarding the specific operational procedures within the new private screening framework remain under development.