Safer Skies Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Safer Skies Act of 2025 aims to strengthen security screening procedures for airlines. Specifically, it requires all airlines operating passenger flights to adhere to a stricter security standard outlined in the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program. This updated program will necessitate revisions to the Transportation Security Administration’s existing rules and policies. The bill focuses on airlines with more than nine seats and those that don’t use TSA checkpoints for passenger boarding and deplaning.
Key provisions
- Requires all airlines operating passenger flights to comply with the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program.
- The Transportation Security Administration must revise its rules and policies to align with the new security standard.
- The legislation applies to airlines operating under parts 135 and 380 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
- It covers airlines offering individual seat sales and providing publicly available flight schedules.
- The rule applies to airlines operating airplanes with more than nine passenger seats.
Who is affected
- Airlines
- Passengers
- The Transportation Security Administration
Notable changes
- Increases security requirements for airlines operating passenger flights.
- Mandates compliance with a specific federal regulation (Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program).
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