From NPR · · 1 min
Non-Ticketed Visitors Can Now Meet Passengers at the Gate
Twenty-five years after 9/11, TSA is launching a new program that lets trusted travelers go past airport security without a ticket.
In brief
Twenty-five years after 9/11, TSA is launching a new program that lets trusted travelers go past airport security without a ticket. TSA PreCheck members can apply online 1 to 3 days in advance for free single-day gate passes at select airports. Originally reported by NPR.
Reopening airport gates
Twenty-five years after 9/11 restricted secure zones to ticketed passengers, TSA is allowing select non-ticketed visitors back into airport gate areas.
“bringing back the moments that once defined air travel”
Restricted to trusted travelers
The new "Gateside by TSA PreCheck" program is available exclusively to active PreCheck members and travelers holding a Known Traveler Number.
How to get a pass
Eligible travelers must apply online one to three days before their visit. Approved passes are free, valid for one calendar day, and permit multiple re-entries.
Initial launch locations
The program is starting at 13 U.S. airports, including Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City, with broader rollout planned in coming months.
A return to tradition
Before the September 11 attacks, walking friends and family directly to their gates was standard practice. This program cautiously revives that pre-9/11 experience.
The headline
TSA PreCheck members can apply online 1 to 3 days in advance for free single-day gate passes at select airports.
