TSA Revives Gate Access for Ticketless Travelers Under New Program
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is launching a new program called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, which allows select members without tickets to access airport gates. This initiative marks the first time in 25 years that ticketless individuals can pass through security at US airports.
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The TSA is implementing a new program called Gateside by TSA PreCheck that allows certain program members without tickets to pass through security and access airport gates to see off friends and family, reversing a post-9/11 rule. This initiative is initially available at 13 airports, including Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth, with plans for expansion in the coming months; interested members must apply online one to three days prior to their visit. The program is free and permits re-entries on the same day, enabling a more traditional airport experience as the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reviving gate access for eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets, twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, through a new program called Gateside by TSA PreCheck. This program allows approved travelers to enter security and access gate areas at 13 initial airports, including Los Angeles International and Dallas-Fort Worth, with the plan to expand to more airports in the future. Interested members must apply online one to three days prior, and the passes are valid for one calendar day, allowing reentries on that same day.