Traveling internationally is now more convenient for Texas residents.
It’s all thanks to American AirlinesThe pilot program is being conducted at American’s hub of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The pilot is being run at American’s hub airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Flights from London Heathrow Airport are included in the program. according to the airline.
Travelers will also be able clear U.S. Customs directly at their arrival gate.
David Seymour, the chief operating officer at American, called the program “game-changing” and said it was “one of the most forward-thinking enhancements we can bring to international travel—and importantly, to our customers—as it delivers a level of convenience and time-savings that’s never been available before to customers connecting from international flights.”
In the U.S., the new program—dubbed One Stop Security—is being managed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA). American Airlines said that the program was expected to reduce connection times and help bags reach their final destination faster.
Adam Stahl, TSA Assistant Administrator said this in an interview. FOX News. “It is a golden age for travel, which the president and his administration have enjoyed.
If a passenger is flying from LHR, say, to Seattle with a first stop in Dallas, then their bag will be checked to the final destination. They would have had to pick up their bags at the international baggage claim area, then go through customs and recheck them for the domestic flight.
The program had previously been in testing and was to be expanded to other airports.
Flying to the U.S. directly from an international destination can help travelers make connections faster.preclearance” airport. The name implies that passengers in these terminals clear U.S. Customs at the airport before boarding and then simply disembark the plane upon arrival, just like any other domestic traveler. Preclearance is offered The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean are all countries where the event is taking place. Dublin Airport.