A new U.S. Travel–Ipsos poll shows Americans fear the United States is falling behind other countries in delivering a modern, efficient travel experience. Congress can make immediate progress by returning billions of dollars from the the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee — a charge added to every airline ticket that is supposed to fund TSA operations and airport security improvements but is instead largely diverted elsewhere — to update security technology and speed up screening. Since 2014, Congress has raided about $1.5 billion annually from the transportation security fund and diverted the dollars to pet projects. With major global events approaching — America 250, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — the public is asking for renewed focus from Congress.A new U.S. Travel–Ipsos poll shows Americans fear the United States is falling behind other countries in delivering a modern, efficient travel experience. Congress can make immediate progress by returning billions of dollars from the the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee — a charge added to every airline ticket that is supposed to fund TSA operations and airport security improvements but is instead largely diverted elsewhere — to update security technology and speed up screening. Since 2014, Congress has raided about $1.5 billion annually from the transportation security fund and diverted the dollars to pet projects. With major global events approaching — America 250, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — the public is asking for renewed focus from Congress.
Americans Dissatisfied with Travel Security Experience; Demand 9/11 Passenger Security Fee Put Back Where It Belongs
