We are always bringing you all of the best tips and tricks for making your travel days easy. Traveling can be stressful, which is why we give you as much information as possible to make your travel smooth and seamless.
Well, TSA is rolling out a new program that could completely change airport travel, so let’s dive into everything you need to know!
TSA PreCheck is officially introducing a new program called Gateside, where registered members can go beyond security even if they aren’t traveling! This means that friends or family who are not traveling with you can go past security if they are registered for the program.
TSA has shared, “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.” This program is free to use; all you need to do is apply on the TSA website, and if you are approved, you can use the TSA PreCheck security lane and head into the rest of the airport even if you don’t have a flight booked.
This program is currently available at the following 13 airports and will be coming to even more in the next few months:
- Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Arizona
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Ohio
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Texas
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Michigan
- Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) in Kansas
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indiana
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Nevada
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California
- Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) in Arkansas
- Will Rogers International Airport (OKC) in Oklahoma
- Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Nebraska
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) in California
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Utah
This program is a very unique TSA update, and we are interested in seeing how it changes air travel and if it makes its way to the Orlando International Airport any time soon.
We will continue to keep you updated on all TSA news, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything!
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