The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is promising World Cup fans a "top-notch airport experience that combines hospitality and seamlessness with the strongest security innovations available" this summer.
The agency anticipates screening millions of fans in the coming weeks as the United States will host 78 of the 104 World Cup matches between June 11 and July 19.
TSA says its prepared to provide unmatched security and efficiency at airports in the 11 U.S. cities set to host matches this summer, due to a handful of factors, including efficient and expedient screening, TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, advanced on-person scanners to reduce false alarms and pat-downs, computed tomography systems with AI-driven image analysis and hundreds of TSA canine teams screening passengers, bags and cargo each day.
"The FIFA World Cup will be one of the biggest travel events in history. We're thrilled to show the world how the Golden Age of Travel President Trump and Secretary Mullin envision is already taking shape to deliver the future of transportation security," TSA Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill said in a statement on Wednesday.
"TSA's innovations are making travel more secure and efficient than ever," McNeill added. "Our workforce stands ready to help keep travelers from around the world safe as they journey to the games and back home."
Travelers go through TSA security (Photo Credit: Eric Bowman)
In addition to working closely with other federal, state and local agencies, TSA is mobilizing National Deployment Officers at high-traffic airports.
Meanwhile, the Federal Air Marshal Service will deploy specialized ground-based operations teams to help secure tournament venues and nearby transportation hubs, including rolling out Preventative Radiological/Nuclear Detection and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System technology and personnel.
TSA will be under the microscope for the duration of this summer's World Cup as we're only a few months removed from winding hours-long lines and more than 1,000 officer resignations prompted by the partial government shutdown.
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