NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa International Airport cancels plan to replace TSA staff with private workers
Tampa International Airport announced on Monday that it will maintain TSA-employed officers for passenger screening, reversing a previous decision to transition to a private workforce.
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The decision ensures that federal employees will continue to manage security checkpoints at the airport instead of a private contractor.
Key Facts
- Tampa International Airport will continue to use TSA officers for passenger screening.
- The airport previously announced plans to move to a private security workforce one month ago.
- The decision to cancel the privatization plan was announced on Monday.
Who's Mentioned
organizationAmerican Federation of Government Employees“The union representing the TSA employees at the airport.”otherTSA Gold+“The public-private partnership program that would have allowed private workers t”personMichael Stephens“CEO of Tampa International Airport.”organizationTransportation Security Administration“The federal agency that will continue to provide security screening at the airpo”locationTampa International Airport“The airport facility where the security screening decision was made.”personChris Finlay“President of the local American Federation of Government Employees union.”