75 AirportImprovement.com September 2026 SECURITY MCO displays at airports across the country on a regular basis, but the impact this will have in terms of TSA’s messaging is huge. It’s something that millions and millions of passengers around the world are going to see.” Growing Its Footprint Collaborating on this Freedom 250, LLC event produced by Event Strategies Inc. expands an existing business relationship between Synect and TSA. The organizations initially worked together in 2018 to install digital displays at a few high-volume airports to help passengers navigate the screening process more efficiently and with less anxiety. With the addition of new locations included in this project, Synect currently has digital systems at 27 U.S. airports. In addition to checkpoint messaging, the company’s content and display equipment provide flight information, baggage details, wayfinding assistance and more. Fiely reports that TSA intends to install Synect messaging towers at 100 or more airport checkpoints over the next few years. Editor’s Note: Airport Improvement magazine reached out to TSA with questions about its new checkpoint display program but did not receive any information. Is Your Airport EventReady? Airport-wide solutions. Unforgettable experiences. Manage surging passenger volumes and a mega-decade of events. Learn more about EventReady™ at synectmedia.com/events Have Your ID Ready and Enjoy the History Lesson The following U.S. airports received Synect digital communication towers from TSA to present passengers with patriotic content commemorating the nation’s 250th birthday along with information and tips about clearing security checkpoints. • Boston Logan Int’l (BOS) • George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) • Charlotte Douglas Int’l (CLT) • Dallas Fort Worth Int’l (DFW) • Dallas Love Field (DAL) • John F. Kennedy Int’l (JFK) • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) • Miami Int’l (MIA) • Newark Liberty Int’l (EWR) • Orlando Int’l (MCO) • Philadelphia Int’l (PHL) • Tampa Int’l (TPA) The federal agency selected high-volume airports that would be most affected by busy summer travel and increased traffic associated with nationwide birthday events. The program is a Freedom 250, LLC event produced by Event Strategies Inc. that is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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