EQUIPThe Points Guy · 5d ago
You can now go through TSA without a plane ticket at these airports
Executive Brief
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The Transportation Security Administration has launched the Gateside program allowing non-travelers to access secure airport zones at 13 domestic locations. Eligible visitors may now pass through security checkpoints without a boarding pass to access terminal amenities or meet arriving passengers.
- 01Thirteen U.S. airports currently participate in the TSA Gateside program for non-travelers
- 02Eligible visitors must pass standard security screening procedures despite not having a flight
- 03The initiative facilitates terminal access for meetings, dining, and assisting arriving passengers
- 04Implementation remains subject to specific airport participation and federal eligibility requirements
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TSA’s new Gateside program lets eligible non-travelers pass through airport security at 13 airports without a plane ticket. Here’s how it works.