The TSA has launched Gateside by TSA PreCheck, a new initiative that allows non-ticketed TSA PreCheck members past airport security checkpoints to meet arriving loved ones, say goodbye at the gate, or enjoy terminal dining and shopping. What do you think of this new initiative?
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TSA Is Finally Creating Some Dedicated Family Security Lanes at Select U.S. Airports. Is That a Good Thing?
Globe Aware families, a new program called “Families on the Fly” aims to make airport security easier for families and the general flying public. Learn more on today’s travel blog.
TSA Is Finally Creating Some Dedicated Family Security Lanes at Select U.S. Airports. Is That a Good Thing?
A new program called Families on the Fly aims to make airport security easier for families, as well as for the general flying public. But whether it works will depend on how it’s executed.
By Jamie Davis Smith
July 23, 2025
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A mother holding a child wearing a coat and pink backpack in an airport security lane
Would a dedicated family security lane speed up the process for families or slow them down?
Going through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening lines at the airport can be frustrating for both families and those stuck behind them. Parents with young children often have more to deal with than the average traveler. They may need extra time to fold strollers, wrangle toddlers, or wait for additional screening for bottles and baby food.
