A group representing major U.S. airlines opposes a White House proposal to require smaller airports to use private security screeners instead of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), according to written testimony seen by Reuters.
Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu will tell a U.S. House committee on Wednesday that ensuring private security remains an option and not mandatory is paramount for the aviation industry.
President Donald Trump last month proposed cutting more than 9,400 workers and over $1.5 billion from TSA.
