More Secure Air Travel with Secure Flight: One Month Advance Milestone Achievement

• Date: December 02, 2010
• Source: Admin

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made an announcement proclaiming that all passengers on flights in and out of the country are being verified against government watchlists. This was done one month ahead of schedule in accordance with a 9/11 Commission recommendation. The Transportation and Security Administration (TSA) is now 100 percent responsible for vetting air passengers against terrorist watchlists.