TSA PreCheck pilot lets members escort guests without tickets at 13 airports

TSA PreCheck pilot lets members escort guests without tickets at 13 airports

The Transportation Security Administration announced that its Gateside by TSA PreCheck pilot now lets eligible PreCheck members clear security and proceed to gate areas without a boarding pass at 13 airports, and the agency said it plans to expand the program. The pilot was first rolled out at Los Angeles International and San Diego International airports, where it initially allowed members and other Known Traveler Number holders to move through security without a ticket. Subsequent reports said the program was extended to a total of 13 U.

S. airports, enabling members to bring non-ticketed guests into the post-screening terminal.

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September 10, 2026
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TSA PreCheck members can escort non-ticketed guests to gates at select airports
TSA PreCheck members can escort non-ticketed guests to gates at select airports

Fox Business • 10 Sep 06:48

The Transportation Security Administration has begun a pilot program that lets eligible TSA PreCheck members without a boarding pass pass through security and access gate areas at 13 U.S. airports.

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September 09, 2026
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TSA PreCheck members can now access gate areas without tickets at select airports
TSA PreCheck members can now access gate areas without tickets at select airports

NPR • 09 Sep 05:41

The Transportation Security Administration has launched a pilot program allowing eligible PreCheck members to pass security and enter gate areas without a boarding pass at 13 airports, with plans to expand.

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September 08, 2026
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TSA reinstates gate access for select PreCheck members without tickets
TSA reinstates gate access for select PreCheck members without tickets

nbcnews.com • 08 Sep 22:47

The Transportation Security Administration will let eligible TSA PreCheck members without boarding passes pass through security and enter gate areas at 13 airports, reviving a practice halted after the 9/11 attacks.

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TSA PreCheck members can now access airport gates without a ticket at select locations
TSA PreCheck members can now access airport gates without a ticket at select locations

CBS News • 08 Sep 21:27

The Transportation Security Administration has introduced a program that lets eligible TSA PreCheck members walk through security and reach the gates without a boarding pass at 13 airports, with plans to expand nationwide.

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TSA PreCheck members can now access airport gates without tickets at select locations
TSA PreCheck members can now access airport gates without tickets at select locations

AP News • 08 Sep 18:42

The Transportation Security Administration has introduced a program allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members to pass through security and reach gates without a boarding pass at 13 airports, with plans to expand.

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TSA launches Gateside program for PreCheck travelers at DFW
TSA launches Gateside program for PreCheck travelers at DFW

Dallas News • 08 Sep 15:07

The Transportation Security Administration's new Gateside service allows eligible PreCheck members at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to bypass security lines and proceed directly to their gates for meetings, dining or shopping.

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TSA launches Gateside program allowing ticketless travelers through security
TSA launches Gateside program allowing ticketless travelers through security

Business Insider • 08 Sep 12:36

The Transportation Security Administration introduced Gateside, a free service that lets TSA PreCheck members and other trusted travelers pass security without an airline ticket at select U.S. airports.

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September 07, 2026
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TSA rolls out Gateside program to let non-ticketed travelers access secure airport areas
TSA rolls out Gateside program to let non-ticketed travelers access secure airport areas

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 07 Sep 22:58

The Transportation Security Administration has introduced Gateside by TSA PreCheck, permitting eligible PreCheck members to enter secure zones at 13 U.S. airports without a boarding pass.

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TSA PreCheck expands to allow non-ticketed access at 13 airports
TSA PreCheck expands to allow non-ticketed access at 13 airports

Upgraded Points • 07 Sep 14:44

The Transportation Security Administration has launched a pilot program that lets TSA PreCheck members enter secure airport areas without a boarding pass at 13 U.S. airports.

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September 06, 2026
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TSA PreCheck pilots program letting non-ticketed visitors access secure airport areas
TSA PreCheck pilots program letting non-ticketed visitors access secure airport areas

WDW News Today • 06 Sep 22:30

The Transportation Security Administration has begun a pilot called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing eligible members to bring non-ticketed guests into the post-screening terminal at 13 U.S. airports.

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TSA pilots program allowing non-ticketed visitors through security at 13 airports
TSA pilots program allowing non-ticketed visitors through security at 13 airports

Newsweek • 06 Sep 10:38

The Transportation Security Administration has begun a pilot called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, permitting approved non-ticketed guests to clear security and accompany travelers to gates at select U.S. airports.

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September 05, 2026
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TSA PreCheck expands to allow non-ticketed travelers through security at select California airports
TSA PreCheck expands to allow non-ticketed travelers through security at select California airports

New York Post • 05 Sep 14:15

The Transportation Security Administration has launched a Gateside program at Los Angeles and San Diego airports, permitting eligible PreCheck members and Known Traveler Number holders to clear security without a boarding pass.

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