Federal security screeners on duty at Sea-Tac Airport checkpoints

Brief
October 17, 2002

Federal security screeners began staffing the security checkpoints at Sea-Tac Airport on Oct. 6.

The transition from contract security to the Transportation Security Authority (TSA) has resulted in screening delays as new personnel acclimate to the operation. The Port of Seattle recommends travelers arrive at the airport two hours before departure for the next two weeks. The airlines' frequent-flyer express lanes continue as before.

Federal screeners have been deployed at more than 100 U.S. airports.

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