TSA bans sitting for airport security ID checkers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 17:07 · Archive

The TSA has prohibited security officers checking passengers' IDs from sitting while working.

The Transportation Security Administration has introduced a new policy prohibiting Travel Document Checkers from sitting while working at airport security checkpoints. These officers are responsible for verifying passengers' boarding passes and identification documents ahead of security screening.

The TSA says the rule change is designed to keep officers 'alert'. However, the union representing the officers has criticised the policy, arguing that it ignores worker safety and 'common decency'. Some travellers have expressed concern that tired and uncomfortable officers may become 'more cranky'.

How it is being reported

• TSA to prohibit airport security officers from sitting down while checking travelers’ IDsGuardian World · 3 Oct, 16:36
• TSA officers are no longer allowed to sit at work — and travelers are nervous: ‘More tired and more cranky’New York Post · 1 Oct, 19:15

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