Is TSA Going Away?

Read today's edition of Gate Access • March 28th, 2025

Happy Friday. A new bill to abolish the TSA has officially been introduced, and while similar efforts have failed before, the political climate today is far more unpredictable. Let’s break down what’s in the bill—and whether it actually stands a chance of passing.

—Caleb Harmon-Marshall (Harmony)/ Editor & Founder

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The Bill to Abolish The TSA

Republican Senators Mike Lee and Tommy Tuberville have introduced a bold new bill that would dismantle the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and replace it with private security companies at airports nationwide.

Under the proposal, the transition would take place over three years, giving time to build out the infrastructure and logistics for privatized screening. A new office within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would be created to oversee this shift, maintaining a minimal level of federal oversight to ensure traveler safety.

Will This Actually Pass? Here’s My Take

While the bill has support from some Republican lawmakers, it faces long odds. Major structural changes like this would require at least 60 Senate votes to pass—and with most Democrats firmly against eliminating the TSA, the bill is unlikely to gain enough bipartisan traction.

Even if it clears the Senate, it would still face significant pushback in the House and likely opposition from the White House.

Still, in today’s unpredictable political climate, it’s worth keeping an eye on. If passed, it would mark one of the biggest shakeups to U.S. airport security since the creation of the TSA after 9/11 and could drastically change how we experience air travel in the future.

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On The Radar

👉 Uber now offers a budget-friendly shuttle to JFK Airport from key spots in Manhattan and Brooklyn for just $10—but only through April 30. After that, fares rise to $25. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes from 5AM to 10:45PM daily, with pickups at Port Authority, Grand Central, Chinatown, and Atlantic Center. Riders can reserve up to four seats via the Uber app, with no surge pricing and upfront fare visibility. Each rider gets one bag and one personal item.

👉 If you’re a Southwest A-List or A-List Preferred Member, Delta is making it easy—and rewarding—to switch. Through September 30, 2025, Delta’s Medallion Status Match Challenge offers a fast track to elite perks: A-List Members get bumped to Gold Medallion, and A-List Preferred Members to Platinum Medallion upon approval.

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What’s in Today’s Extended Version 🫣

• CLEAR Costs Nearly $200 a Year—But These Hidden Free Perks Make It Worth Exploring

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