A key Atlanta city council member said she is “open-minded” about the idea of privatizing security at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, after airport officials raised the idea amid concern about long lines at checkpoints.

Yolanda Adrean, chair of the Atlanta city council transportation committee, which oversees the airport, said customer service and safety are “very important aspects of running our airport.” “Given the level of travelers that we expect this year, it is imperative that we manage wait times. And if a private provider can ensure safety and keep our customers’ wait times to a reasonable level, then I would be open-minded to it,” Adrean said Monday.