August 28, 2026
FROM REP. NICK LANGWORTHY: “The Safer Skies Act is a commonsense step to strengthen passenger safety. It closes a critical security gap that protects passengers and our national security. Closing this loophole will help ensure that aircraft can never again be used as a weapon.” Langworthy says that the Safer Skies Act would Require the TSA to update its security screening requirements for Part 135 and Part 380 operators that offer individual seats in advance, provide publicly available schedules, and operate passenger seat configurations of more than nine seats. He says it would also ensure that these operators are held to the same security standards as any other scheduled commercial airline. “Due to the reforms following the September 11th attacks, Americans have come to expect a high level of safety and security when they board a plane on American soil,” said Congressman Langworthy. “As the chair of the Aviation Safety Caucus, I’ve worked closely with partners and experts in the federal government and aviation industry to identify existing security gaps and maintain our high safety standards. The Safer Skies Act will close a loophole that has allowed certain operators, like ticketed charter flights, to bypass the rigorous screening requirements that ensure the safety of all passengers. It is vital for protecting our skies and the lives of passengers and crew alike.”
