As new aviation security deadlines approach, most corporate travel managers say they support the new security initiatives being implemented by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), according to a new survey by the National Business Travel Association (NBTA). In a survey of 200 corporate travel managers conducted August 29 - September 5, 70 percent of respondents said they approve or somewhat approve of the government's handling of airport security.

Survey highlights include:

• When asked what government initiatives they thought would dramatically improve the nation's aviation system, 50 percent suggested instituting a "trusted traveler" program, and 41percent stated that the government should not allow delays in the installation of explosive-detection equipment. 
  
• However, many travel managers suggested that the TSA should develop a more flexible timeframe in order to develop individualized security plans for the nation's airports. 
  
• The efficiency of new security processes does play a role in corporate travel decisions. 68 percent of respondents said they would implement more conference calls if security processes impede their travelers, while 55 percent said they would increase their use of Web casts, and 40 percent said they would recommend reducing out-of-town meetings.
  

Source: National Business Travel Association

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