Tampa airport drops plan to privatize TSA security

State of play: Airport leaders made the decision after conducting "an extensive review and evaluation over several months," per a news release.

• Officials initially considered privatization to prevent disruptions during future government shutdowns and widen access to improved screening technology.
• TSA employs more than 700 workers at Tampa International.

What they're saying: "Tampa airport officials made the right call," American Federation of Government Employees national president Everett Kelley said in a news release Monday.

• "I hope other airports thinking of privatizing their security functions will follow suit and stay with TSA."