25 years after 9/11, some US airports ease restrictions on non-traveller gate access
- After 9/11, non-ticketed visitors were largely barred from airport gate areas as US aviation security was tightened.
- The US Transportation Security Administration is now allowing some non-ticketed visitors back into gate areas, 25 years after 9/11.
- The new Gateside by TSA PreCheck programme lets eligible PreCheck members welcome or see off loved ones at gates.
- Visitors must apply 1–3 days ahead, get approval and can use the free, one-day pass at participating airports.
Source: cnbc.com
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