Tampa International Airport has abandoned a plan to switch security screenings to a private company under TSA oversight. TPA previously joined a program that would have replaced federal TSA officers with a contractor-led screening model.
WHO:Tampa International Airport (TPA); TSA oversight; private security screening company (program participant)
WHAT:TPA is ditching a plan to use a private company for security screenings instead of federal TSA officers.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 11:56 AM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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