The End of U.S. Rescreening? Your August 29 Industry Recap
The TSA this week officially announced that it was expanding its One Stop Security (OSS) program, a hugely welcome addition for international travelers.
Essentially, OSS allows travelers flying into the U.S. with a connecting flight to be exempt from rescreening by the TSA. Instead, they can go directly to the terminal’s gate areas, and their checked baggage will be automatically transferred to their next flight.
Right now it’s just a pilot, but the hope is that it expands and fulfills the promise that the TSA made in its announcement, where it wrote that it “will drastically simplify international travel for passengers flying to the United States.” The TSA said this week that expanding it is “one of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s top priorities.”
The pilot is already underway for two flights coming from London’s Heathrow International Airport. Two airlines, American in Dallas-Fort Worth and Delta in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, are already operating the OSS from Heathrow. There are certain standards that foreign airports have to meet to launch the program, but travelers should expect the expansion to happen quickly.
What else happened this week?
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Delta Air Lines will resume daily service between New York’s JFK International Airport and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport on Monday.
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United Airlines will again fly to Greenland, offering service to Nuuk International Airport next summer.
Carnival Cruise Line opened reservations for a lineup of new 2027 cruises onboard Carnival Firenze, including three distinct Carnival Journeys across South America.
Dallas-based Omni Hotels & Resorts announced on Tuesday the promotion of Laura McKoy to the new role of Chief Creative Officer. McKoy is a veteran of the hotel company, with more than 18 years of experience.
The Nevis Tourism Authority appointed Andia M. Ravariere M.Sc. , B.Sc. as its new CEO, effective Sept. 1, 2025.
Luxury travel company Scott Dunn appointed Fiona Batten as senior vice president.
Goway Travel launched a new Travel Advisory Board as part of the company’s 55-year celebrations, with members from groups including Cruise Planners, Dream Vacations, TTAND, and more.
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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa named Jason Baer as its new director of sales and marketing.
Delta Air Lines will resume daily service between JFK International and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport on Monday.
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