Acrylic shields were installed at the TSA checkpoints at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. (TSA photo)
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed new acrylic barriers at security checkpoints throughout Buffalo Niagara International Airport as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to implement initiatives to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The protective barriers have been installed in areas where TSA officers typically interact with passengers. This includes the travel document checking podiums and the divesting areas where travelers prepare their carry-on property for X-ray screening and the property search areas.
“Buffalo Niagara International was the first airport in Upstate New York to receive the protective shields,” said Bart Johnson, TSA’s Federal Security Director for Upstate New York. “They will continue to be installed at Upstate New York airports into the spring. The installation of these barriers is just one of many initiatives that TSA has put in place with the goal of reducing the likelihood of cross contamination among travelers and employees. These shields provide an additional layer of protection to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.”
TSA continues to promote its “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” campaign designed to advise travelers of airport checkpoint modifications and procedures designed to contain the spread of COVID-19. These include social distancing, reduced physical contact between travelers and TSA officers during the screening process, use of personal protective equipment by TSA officers, and extra cleaning and disinfecting in the security checkpoint.
Travelers are reminded to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel guidance as well as local and state advisories regarding COVID-19. For more information about the TSA response to COVID-19, please visit www.tsa.gov.