The TSA has launched a new campaign called “Families on the Fly” to streamline and ease the airport security screening process for traveling families, especially during the busy summer season.
This TSA initiative is designed to improve the hospitality experience for families during airport security screening.
“The ‘Families on the Fly’ campaign, being implemented at select airports, aims to mitigate the unique challenges families face while traveling and minimize stress, while maintaining the highest level of security.”
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched a new campaign called “Families on the Fly” to streamline and ease the airport security screening process for traveling families, especially during the busy summer season.
What does the campaign include?
The “Families on the Fly” initiative includes several measures to improve the checkpoint experience for families:
- Dedicated family security lines: Dedicated lanes for families have been established at selected airports nationwide. Some of the airports already part of this pilot program include Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
- Discounts on TSA PreCheck®: Discounted rates will soon be offered for families wishing to enroll in the TSA PreCheck® program. This program allows for expedited security screening, where passengers do not need to remove shoes, belts, light jackets, or take out electronics or liquids from their carry-on luggage.
- TSA PreCheck® lanes for military service members and their families: Dedicated TSA PreCheck® lanes have been enabled for military service members and their families.
Who benefits?
This campaign primarily benefits:
- Families with children: Families traveling with children, especially those 12 years old or younger, will benefit from dedicated lanes and modified screening procedures that allow young children to keep their shoes, light jackets, and hats on.
- Teenagers traveling with their parents: Teenagers aged 13 to 17 can accompany their parents or guardians in TSA PreCheck® lanes if they are on the same flight reservation and the adult is eligible for the program.
- Military service members and their families: The expansion of “Honor Lane” lanes and TSA PreCheck® benefits aim to honor and facilitate travel for military service members and their accompanying families.
In addition to these new measures, the TSA reminds all travelers of the importance of preparing for security screening by packing smartly and arriving at the airport with enough time in advance. They also offer the TSA Cares program, a helpline that provides personalized assistance to travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, or other special circumstances.
The TSA encourages all travelers to prepare for airport security screening, especially during the peak summer travel season. For more detailed information, visit tsa.gov.
