Scott Pruitt vows to curb frequent first class travel if ‘unprecedented’ security risk can be managed

Published March 1, 2018 2:49pm ET



Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is vowing to curtail his frequent first class travel, saying he will fly coach going forward if threats to his security can be managed.

Pruitt has deflected criticism of his travel habits by saying he faces “unprecedented” security threats from taunting travelers, which has prompted EPA career security staff to grant him waivers before flights to sit in first class.

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