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TSA's New Program Means You Can Get Through Security Without a Ticket
Business Insider • • business
Key Points:
- The TSA has introduced Gateside, a program allowing TSA PreCheck and trusted-traveler members to pass through airport security without an airline ticket at 13 U.S. airports, including Dallas Fort Worth, LAX, and Las Vegas Harry Reid.
- Gateside enables visitors to access airport gates for reasons such as meeting friends, dining, shopping, or business, with the ability to use expedited PreCheck lanes and include children.
- The program is free, requires application 1-3 days before the visit, and approved visitors show their ID and digital approval on a mobile device to TSA officers; passes are valid for one day with re-entry allowed.
- Availability may be limited during peak times, and visitors must adhere to the same airport conduct rules as ticketed passengers; the TSA plans to expand Gateside to more airports soon.
