Increased screening planned for airline, airport employees at Sea-Tac

Published 2:13 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2015

SEA-TAC — Officials are tightening security for airline and airport employees at Sea-Tac Airport after a baggage handler in Atlanta was accused of smuggling guns on to a plane.

KIRO-TV reported that TSA will also conduct criminal background checks for aviation workers, including airline employees.

Workers will now have to pass through screening before they board a flight.

The number of access points to secure areas will also be reduced.