Soon, families flying together will have an easier security check.
This is thanks to the new initiative of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which aims to create dedicated family lanes in airports and offer discounted airfares. TSA PreCheck The agency’s fees and more The agency’s “Families on the Fly” campaign It is designed to “enhance hospitality for families” airport security screening.
Adam Stahl (the senior official who performs the duties of TSA deputy administrator) said in a press release last month that DHS and TSA were committed to making airport security as easy and stress-free for traveling families. The Families on the Fly program, which is being implemented at selected airports, aims minimize stress and mitigate the unique challenges that families face while traveling.
The agency has announced it will offer discounted family access to the popular expedited security program. TSA PreCheck. TSA PreCheck holders are not required during the screening to remove liquids or laptops.
There’s only one caveat: it’s currently only being offered at a few participating test airports, including the Orlando International Airport (MCO), the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), California’s John Wayne Orange County Airport (SNA), Florida’s Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers International Airport (OKC), the Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), and the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu.
Nanea Vasta is the TSA federal security director at Pacific Airports. She said: “With Hawaii being a popular tourist destination, I am thrilled that we can now expedite the screening process to make their airport experience more pleasant.” said in a statement.
Daniel D. said that TSA agents will be “standing in front of queues, greeting families and welcoming them as they approach the security checkpoint.” Velez, TSA spokesperson shared with BabyCenter. Agents assist families to handle baby gear, such as strollers or carriers, in order to speed up the procedure. The TSA plans to eventually post signs that direct families to the right lanes.
Velez added that TSA agents would also receive additional hospitality training to help them “better support and understand the needs of families travelling with infants.”
The family lane is for passengers with children younger than 12 years of age. BabyCenter noted. All adults traveling together with children (including grandparents, parents and older kids) may use the designated security lane.
