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Des Moines Airport Abandons Gold+ Plan | Des Moines News
Des Moines International Airport has dropped its push to join the scrapped TSA Gold+ program, shifting back to the updated Screening Partnership Program as the agency reverts to its traditional model. Despite initial hopes for private-sector tech partnerships and smoother passenger flow, the airport remains focused on upgrading its terminal—set to open in 2027—with cutting-edge security gear under federal oversight. Concerns from TSA unions about job quality and staffing, plus the program’s cancellation, led to this pivot. Meanwhile, the airport celebrates its new rental car center and…
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