U.S. Travel President and CEO Geoff Freeman commented on the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) implementation of the One Stop Security (OSS) program for certain international inbound flights from London Heathrow Airport.
“One Stop Security is a smart, long-overdue step toward modernizing the travel experience, eliminating redundant screening, cutting connection times and unlocking more international air service,” Freeman stated. He added that alongside stronger airport staffing, air traffic control upgrades, and ending the shoe removal rule, this development marks progress towards a world-class travel system ahead of significant events like America 250, the 2026 World Cup, and the 2028 Olympics. However, he noted that this momentum is undermined by a proposed $250 visitor visa fee which “sends the wrong message to travelers and undermines our global competitiveness.”
The U.S. Travel Association has been advocating for OSS to streamline security processes for passengers from select international airports by removing duplicative screenings.
Earlier in the year, U.S. Travel’s Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel called for a long-term reauthorization of the OSS pilot and urged TSA to establish at least five formal international agreements within five years to enhance secure inbound travel.
The U.S. Travel Association represents the $1.3 trillion travel industry in America, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. The organization produces programs and insights while advocating policies to boost travel to and within the United States.
