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TSA Urges Operators To Prep Pax during FIFA Traffic Surge
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The Transportation Security Administration is stressing the importance of outreach as it prepares for the anticipated jump in traffic for the FIFA World Cup. Speaking at the NATA Air Charter Forum last week in Washington, D.C., Kathia Pinard, industry engagement manager for general aviation for the TSA, noted that general aviation is anticipated to account for as much as the 70% of the bump in traffic surrounding the World Cup.

“With 11 U.S. cities and 14 major airports, millions of travelers coming into the U.S., beginning June 11 to July 19, there’s a significant increase,” Pinard said. “I think it’s critical and essential for us to engage and ensure that we come together, because you're the charters, FBOs out there, and you’re the first front line.”