Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The TSA has launched a program allowing non-ticketed visitors with TSA PreCheck status to access airport gates at 13 airports. The Gateside by TSA PreCheck program enables non-travelers to use expedited security lanes for entry. Applicants must apply one to three days in advance and provide personal information. The program aims to restore pre-9/11 airport experiences, such as meeting travelers at the gate. It is available at airports including Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Non-travelers with TSA PreCheck access airport gates at 13 airports.
They use expedited lanes for entry and meet travelers at the gate.
Program includes airports like LAX, DFW, and SAN.
Travelers now plan visits around security checkpoints.
Author: Evan Null
How it works
Gateside by TSA PreCheck is free and open to those with TSA PreCheck or Known Traveler Numbers. Applicants must apply one to three days in advance and log in using a Login.gov account. Approval is required before entry. Kids must be listed on the reservation. Once approved, visitors must show their ID and approval status at the TSA PreCheck lane.
Airports rolling out Gateside by TSA PreCheck
The program is available at 13 airports, including Mesa Gateway, John Glenn Columbus, Dallas Fort Worth, and Los Angeles. Other airports, like San Diego and Detroit, also offer similar gate pass programs. The Gateside program differs from others because it requires TSA PreCheck membership and allows access to expedited lanes.
Gateside by TSA versus other airport gate pass programs
At least 20 airports allow non-ticketed visitors to apply for gate passes, but these programs do not require TSA PreCheck. Some allow same-day applications and accept printouts or screenshots. Gateside by TSA PreCheck is more restrictive but offers the benefit of expedited security access.
Bottom line
The Gateside by TSA PreCheck program revives the experience of meeting travelers at the gate. It benefits families and travelers needing assistance. Unlike other gate pass programs, it requires TSA PreCheck membership and allows access to expedited lanes.
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Related articles discuss how TSA PreCheck, Clear, and Global Entry are evolving. There are also guides on getting free or discounted TSA membership. Some credit cards offer benefits for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. Other programs, like the Hopkins Hang Out Pass and Wingmate Pass, allow non-ticketed visitors to access airports without PreCheck.
