Airlines for America Applauds Senate Confirmation of Kevin McAleenan as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection

WASHINGTON--()--Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today commended Kevin K. McAleenan on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

“Commissioner McAleenan has long been steadfast in his leadership to advance innovative and practical security initiatives that uphold and protect the safety of our nation’s airspace,” said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. “There is no better person to head CBP. We congratulate Commissioner McAleenan on his confirmation and look forward to our sustained partnership to solidify our country’s reputation as a global leader in aviation security.”

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Annually, commercial aviation helps drive $1.5 trillion in U.S. economic activity and more than 10 million U.S. jobs. Airlines for America (A4A) vigorously advocates on behalf of the American airline industry as a model of safety, customer service and environmental responsibility and as the indispensable network that drives our nation's economy and global competitiveness.

America needs a cohesive National Airline Policy that will support the integral role the nation's airlines play in connecting people and goods globally, spur the nation's economic growth and create more high-paying jobs. A4A works collaboratively with the airlines, labor groups, Congress and the Administration to improve air travel for everyone.

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Contacts

Airlines for America (A4A)
Alison McAfee, 202-626-4141
Managing Director, Communications
amcafee@airlines.org
or
Vaughn Jennings, 202-626-4209
Vice President, Communications
vjennings@airlines.org
or
Todd Burke, 202-626-4033
Senior Vice President, Communications
tburke@airlines.org

Release Summary

A4A commended Kevin K. McAleenan on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Contacts

Airlines for America (A4A)
Alison McAfee, 202-626-4141
Managing Director, Communications
amcafee@airlines.org
or
Vaughn Jennings, 202-626-4209
Vice President, Communications
vjennings@airlines.org
or
Todd Burke, 202-626-4033
Senior Vice President, Communications
tburke@airlines.org