TSA Tests Relaxed Security for Team Charter Flights

The Transportation Security Administration, or the TSA, is running a new pilot program that relaxes safety measures for professional sports teams traveling on chartered flights. The Washington Redskins was the first team to take part in this new pilot program. Current security procedures for jets depend on the size of the aircraft. According to the U.S. government, larger jets must “ensure that the aircraft is free of weapons, explosives, and incendiaries before the individuals board.” Since team chartered flights usually have the same number of passengers as smaller flights, the TSA is considering whether or not team chartered flights need to abide by the rules stated for larger chartered jets, or the less strict rules enforced for smaller jets.