TSA makes another major change to airport screenings
Navigating security at U.S. airports will soon be easier for families.
In the latest procedural change, TSA announced it was expanding its “Families on the Fly” program. First tested in Florida and North Carolina, the program offers lanes for people traveling with children.
“The Families on the Fly campaign, being rolled out at select airports, aims to mitigate the unique challenges families face when traveling and minimize stress while maintaining the highest level of security,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl.
Current participating airports include Orlando International and Charlotte-Douglas International. Later expansions include John Wayne Orange County Airport in California and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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In addition to the special lanes designed to speed up the screening process, the program will also offer discounted TSA PreCheck fees for families. Forbes reports the discount will be $15 off the normal $100 TSA PreCheck registration. Currently, children 12 and younger and use TSA PreCheck when traveling with a program though rules change for those 13-17. You can see more on those rules here.
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