Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said in a statement that he has directed the Transportation Security Administration to “implement enhanced security measures in the coming days” at selected overseas airports.
“We will work to ensure these necessary steps pose as few disruptions to travelers as possible,” Johnson said in a statement. “We are sharing recent and relevant information with our foreign allies and are consulting the aviation industry.”
Specific steps or airports were not disclosed. A homeland security official said that TSA would work with airlines and security agencies overseas and that the changes will primarily focus on airports in Europe and the Middle East.