TSA quietly reverses benefit for travelers at some US airports
The Transportation Security Administration is scaling back the Gateside by TSA PreCheck program, which allowed PreCheck members without a flight ticket to pass through security to airport gates. Launched in September at 13 airports, the benefit has been removed or suspended at several locations, including Denver International Airport and PTI. At Norfolk International Airport, officials only realized the perk was gone after passengers reported missing online booking options. The TSA has not disclosed the reasons for the reversal.
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- ✓ The Gateside by TSA PreCheck program allows PreCheck members who are not flying to go through security.
- ✓ The program was introduced in September at 13 airports.
- ✓ TSA has scaled back or rolled back the program at some US airports.
What changed
TSA has reversed or suspended the Gateside PreCheck benefit at various US airports shortly after its September launch.
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TSA rolls back Gateside PreCheck program for non-travelers
The Transportation Security Administration is scaling back the Gateside by TSA PreCheck program, which allowed PreCheck members without a flight ticket to pass through security to airport gates. Launched in September at 13 airports, the benefit has been removed or suspended at several locations, including Denver International Airport and PTI. At Norfolk International Airport, officials only realized the perk was gone after passengers reported missing online booking options. The TSA has not disclosed the reasons for the reversal.
Why it matters
The program aimed to provide a benefit to PreCheck members by allowing visitors access to secure areas without a boarding pass. This change impacts the ability of non-traveling companions or visitors to reach airport gates.
What is confirmed
- The Gateside by TSA PreCheck program allows PreCheck members who are not flying to go through security.
- The program was introduced in September at 13 airports.
- TSA has scaled back or rolled back the program at some US airports.
Still unconfirmed
- The program has been reversed at hundreds of airports.
- TSA removed Denver International Airport from the gate pass program.
- TSA temporarily suspended the Gateside PreCheck program at PTI.
- Norfolk International Airport officials discovered the removal after passenger complaints about online booking.
What to watch next
- Official TSA statement regarding the reasons for the program rollback
- Updated list of airports currently participating in the Gateside program
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- CNN — TSA scales back PreCheck benefit announced just weeks ago
- USA Today — TSA rolls back program allowing visitors at airport gates without a ticket
- KDVR — TSA removes Denver International Airport from gate pass program
- Men's Journal — TSA Suddenly Reverses Major Change at Hundreds of Airports
- The Independent — TSA quietly reverses benefit for travelers at some US airports — here’s what to know
- wfmynews2.com — TSA temporarily suspends Gateside PreCheck program at PTI
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- ktvz.com — TSA scales back PreCheck benefit announced just weeks ago - KTVZ
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