TSA announces game changing program to 'streamline security' that passengers will love
The new One Stop Security program (OSS) will be implemented from this week, as per Fox News.
The program will allow passengers who are arriving in the U.S. from international airports with connecting flights to bypass TSA re-screening to board their next flight if it is domestic.
It's expected to cut out long connection times, which typically include clearing U.S. Customs, claiming checked bags, occasionally rechecking bags, and then clearing TSA security, with American Airlines estimating it could cut down the connection time in airports by half.
David Seymour, Chief Operating Officer at American Airlines, described the program as one of the most forward-thinking enhancements that the airline can bring to international travel.
'It delivers a level of convenience and time-savings that's never been available before to customers connecting from international flights,' he said.
'With this game-changing program [our] customers will spend significantly less time worrying about an onerous connection process and more time enjoying their travel journey.'
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines partnered with TSA to launch the program in London's Heathrow International Airport on Friday. The process allowed customers traveling from London who were connecting through the airline's largest hub, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), to clear U.S. Customs right at the arrival gate.
Delta Air Lines will launch its one-stop flight arriving at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport by the end of July, according to TSA.
DailyMail.com has reached out to TSA for comment.
A 2024 article published in Airports Council International suggested that One-Stop Security will significantly reduce connection times and stress for transfer passengers.
'One-Stop Security significantly reduces connection times and stress for transfer passengers,' it noted.
TSA Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox News Digital more airports globally will be added to the program in the month ahead.
'It really is a commonsense security approach for us to streamline security from abroad to the United States,' he told the publication.
He added: 'It really underscores and piggybacks onto the president's and the administration's golden age of travel,' and promised there are 'no impacts to security.'
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security revealed it is reviewing the 3.4-ounce limit, igniting hopes of a long-overdue update to airport security protocols.
'I will tell you, the liquids [rule] I am questioning,' Kristi Noem told NewsNation chief Washington Correspondent Blake Burman at the inaugural Hill Nation Summit.
'So that may be the next big announcement is what size your liquids need to be. We're looking at it.'
Containers carrying liquids, aerosols, creams and gels over 3.4 ounces are not allowed in carry-on bags, and can only be taken onto flights if they are in checked luggage.
TSA enforces the '3-1-1 rule,' which applies specifically to liquid storage in a carry-on.
As per the policy, containers holding liquids must be the 3.4-ounce weight limit or less, all containers must fit in one quart-sized clear bag inside a carry-on, and only one of these bags is permitted per flier, according to the agency.
The new policy comes as the U.S. prepares for a barrage of large events in the next few years, including the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup matches.
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