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August 26, 2026

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TSA Strategy Sets Out Plans to Modernise Security Checkpoints
SOURCE: AIRPORT INDUSTRY NEWS, 8/26

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched its Horizon 25 Strategy, setting out plans to modernise security checkpoints as the agency approaches its 25th anniversary.

The strategy, announced on 24 August by TSA Administrator David P. Cummins, identifies three priorities: modernising TSA checkpoints, improving the passenger experience and strengthening security across different modes of transport.

 
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AVIATION

Airlines Look to Agentic AI for Help With Efficiency (PHOCUSWIRE, 8/25)

Philippine Airlines Eyes New Lounges, Top-Level Loyalty Tier (EXECUTIVE TRAVELLER, 8/25)

U.S.-Based Agency Air Ticket Sales Up 18% Year Over Year, Says ARC (BUSINESS TRAVEL EXECUTIVE, 8/25)

HOSPITALITY

CBRE Hotels Research Upgrades U.S. Hotel Projections (BUSINESS TRAVEL EXECUTIVE, 8/25)

SUSTAINABILITY

EVA Air Collaborates With AIT, Microsoft and FPCC to Deliver 15,000 Metric Tonnes of Scope 3 Emissions Reductions (AIRLINERGS, 8/25)

OTHER SECTORS

U.S. Growth Helps Flight Centre's Corporate Division Post Record Results (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 8/26)

MENA Business Travel Bookings Jump 34.2% as Gulf Demand Holds Firm: Report (TTN WORLDWIDE, 8/26)

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