Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced that she has requested a briefing from the United States Secret Service on newly implemented year-round flight restrictions established for presidential safety concerns and to discuss ways to lessen their impact on local residents and travelers.

Under these new restrictions, aircraft taking off and landing at Palm Beach International Airport must now use only one direction, rather than the previous “scatter” approach that distributed flights along multiple paths. This change exposes neighborhoods north of the airport to increased noise and air pollution and may cause more frequent flight delays.

“I hope we can find solutions that are compatible with the safety of the President, neighborhood quality of life, and traveler efficiency,” said Rep. Frankel. “That’s why I’ve requested a detailed briefing from the Secret Service to better understand these new restrictions and explore practical alternatives.”

The Secret Service has informed Rep. Frankel that the briefing will be scheduled once the federal government shutdown has concluded. She will share updates with the community as soon as the meeting takes place.