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Airlines End Travel Data Program Amid Privacy Concerns

11/19/2025

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The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) will end its Travel Intelligence Program (TIP) that sold access to travelers' flight records to government agencies.
The decision follows pressure from lawmakers and reports that the IRS used TIP data without a warrant.
ARC President Lauri Reishus stated the program no longer aligns with the company's goals.
Senator Ron Wyden and other lawmakers urged airlines to stop the practice to safeguard privacy.

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The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) will end its Travel Intelligence Program (TIP) that sold access to travelers' flight records to government agencies.
The decision follows pressure from lawmakers and reports that the IRS used TIP data without a warrant.
ARC President Lauri Reishus stated the program no longer aligns with the company's goals.
Senator Ron Wyden and other lawmakers urged airlines to stop the practice to safeguard privacy.