These Domestic Airports Allow Friends and Family To Accompany Passengers To Their Gate
For the first time in over two decades, numerous airports across the country are allowing friends and family to see their loved ones off.
As explained in a new report from Travel and Tour World, Oakland, Kansas City, Seattle-Tacoma, New Orleans, and other airports are bringing back “guest passes.”
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For those who may not remember, before the September 11 attacks, friends and family could accompany passengers past security to the gate.
This not only made traveling more enjoyable but also led to many of the joys of air travel.
Photo: Accuweather
Now that guest passes have been reintroduced, these cherished memories can happen again.
How the Passes Work
To obtain a guest pass, visitors must first apply online, providing their information and a TSA-approved ID.
Security agent at an airport check-in gate patting down a bearded casual male passenger with outstretched arms after he passes through the metal detector scanner in the departures hall.
After security clearance, guests can travel to the terminal with their departing friend or family member.
Source: Associated Press
While guest passes are not exactly the same as the open terminals that passengers enjoyed before 9/11, they are a step in the right direction.
What Airports Offer Guest Passes?
As of this writing, thirteen domestic airports have guest pass programs.
Photo: Kayak
These include:
- Akron‑Canton Airport (CAK) – CAK Guest Pass
- Bishop International (FNT) – Visitor Pass
- Capital Region International (LAN)
- Cleveland Hopkins Int’l (CLE) – Hopkins Hangout Pass
- Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) – Destination Pass
- Eastern Iowa (CID) – Visitor Pass
- John Wayne Airport (SNA) – OC AirPASS
- Lafayette Regional (LFT) – Visitor Pass
- Nashville Int’l (BNA) – BNA Passport
- Northwest Arkansas National (XNA) – Guest Pass
- Palm Springs Int’l (PSP) – Stay & Play Visitor Pass
- San Antonio Int’l (SAT) – SAT Pass
- Tri‑Cities Airport (PSC) – PSC Pass
- Tulsa Int’l (TUL) – Visitor Pass
The process at each airport varies, so be sure to check with your facility before traveling.
Traveling Continues To Get Easier
As recent TSA guidelines have shown, airports and airlines continue to work to improve the travel experience.
Photo: Yahoo
With the introduction of guest passes, another significant leap forward has been made.
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