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U.S. Flight Attendant Union Maintains Opposition to David Cummins’ TSA Appointment and Privatization

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The largest U.S. flight attendant union says it remains “adamantly opposed” to David Cummins’ appointment as Transportation Security Administration administrator. Cummins, a former vice president at British public-sector outsourcing company Serco, has drawn opposition as debate continues over privatizing TSA functions.

Discovered 2026-08-07T19:59:15.829740-07:00 | 2026-08-07T19:59:15.829740-07:00

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  • Leadership at the TSA directly affects aviation security policy and the operating environment for airlines, airports and flight crews.
  • The union’s continued opposition puts privatization of TSA functions at the center of a labor and policy dispute, with potential implications for security administration and workforce relations.

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