TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program
Tampa International Airport will privatize most Transportation Security Administration operations, just months after President Donald Trump unveiled a 2027 budget proposal that called for handing more airport security over to private companies.
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National story. 20 articles from 15 sources. Updated Jul 23, 2026.
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2 sourcesTampa International taking security screening private. Union objects
Union objects to Trump administration move to privatize security at Tampa International Airport
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12 sourcesTampa, Charleston airports to join new TSA privatized security initiative
Union objects to Donald Trump administration move to privatize security at Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport moving toward privatized TSA screening workforce
TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new program
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1 sourceAirports in Tampa, Des Moines and Charleston opt for TSA privatization screening program
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3 developments- Jul 20Only center coverage:TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program
- Jul 21Union objects to Donald Trump administration move to privatize security at Tampa International Airport
- Jul 23Airports in Tampa, Des Moines and Charleston opt for TSA privatization screening program
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Quiet for 86 daysLast development · Jul 23 — Airports in Tampa, Des Moines and Charleston opt for TSA privatization screening program
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