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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa International Airport cancels plan to replace TSA staff with private contractors

Tampa International Airport announced on Monday that it will continue using Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers for passenger screening, reversing a previous decision to transition to a private workforce.

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Why It Matters

The decision ensures that security screening at Tampa International Airport will remain under federal management rather than shifting to private contractors as previously proposed.

Key Facts

  • Tampa International Airport will continue to use TSA officers for passenger screening.
  • The airport previously announced plans to move to a private security workforce one month prior to this decision.
  • The reversal of the private staffing plan was announced on Monday.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAmerican Federation of Government Employees“The union representing TSA employees at TPA.”otherTSA Gold+“The public-private partnership program that would have allowed private workers t”personMichael Stephens“CEO of Tampa International Airport.”organizationTransportation Security Administration“The federal agency that provides security screening services.”locationTampa International Airport“The airport authority that conducted the review and made the decision.”personChris Finlay“President of the local American Federation of Government Employees union.”