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TSA Reverses Pre-9/11 Airport Ritual After 12 Days
TSA briefly allowed pre-9/11 airport gate access for TSA PreCheck members before reversing course.
In brief
TSA briefly allowed pre-9/11 airport gate access for TSA PreCheck members before reversing course. TSA reversed its 12-day policy allowing TSA PreCheck members to bypass plane tickets at airports after expanding to 300 locations. Originally reported by Inc.
TSA launches gate access program
The Transportation Security Administration launched a program allowing TSA PreCheck members to pass through security without a plane ticket at hundreds of airports.
“gateside by tsaprecheck made its debut in early september and expanded to roughly 300 airports nationwide starting october 1”
Program expands to 300 airports
The initiative expanded to roughly 300 airports nationwide starting October 1, enabling TSA PreCheck members and fliers with Known Traveler Numbers to apply for a free pass one to three days before visiting an airport.
“this new program makes it easier to return to the gate for welcomes and send-offs meet friends during a layover and enjoy dining and shopping along the way bringing back the moments that once defined air travel”
TSA reverses policy after 12 days
The TSA abruptly rolled back the program to just 13 airports where it was introduced last month after less than three weeks.
“gateside by tsaprecheck is currently in the operational assessment phase at thirteen airports across the nation”
TSA explains reversal
The agency stated it was evaluating participation levels and assessing operational impacts while confirming its security posture remains strong.
“tsa is evaluating participation levels and assessing operational impacts this assessment is proving that tsas security posture remains strong while delivering innovative benefits to precheck customers”
Airports caught off-guard
Some airports that recently joined Gateside were caught off-guard by the reinstated ban on access by non-ticket holders.
“some airports that recently joined gateside were caught off-guard by the reinstated ban on access by non-ticket holders”
The key point
TSA reversed its 12-day policy allowing TSA PreCheck members to bypass plane tickets at airports after expanding to 300 locations.
