American Airlines Announces Big TSA Change for Select Travelers
In late May, American Airlines announced a major change at Philadelphia International Airport.
Those traveling through the popular airport will now "have a 25,000-square-foot oasis awaiting them in the A-West Terminal," as the airlines debuts two new lounges just before Memorial Day on May 22. The lounges are open to eligible AAdvantage members, qualifying OneWorld members and customers traveling in premium cabins on qualifying same-day flights, according to the announcement.
Just a week later, American Airlines announced another big change for AAdvantage members at four major airports across the country. Starting May 29, AAdvantage members traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport will be eligible to enjoy a streamlined process at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoints through TSA PreCheck Touchless ID.
'We're examining every aspect of the customer experience,' Heather Garboden, American's Chief Customer Officer said in a statement. 'TSA Precheck Touchless ID helps streamline our customers' travel experience and makes travel with us even more enjoyable. We look forward to it becoming available to even more customers in the coming months.'
This program provides eligible members who choose to participate with the ability to move through security with ease at select airports. American Airlines described the new technology: "After an identity match compares a customer's image to photos they previously provided to the government, such as those in a passport, Global Entry or a visa card, the customer will be able to move through security faster with ease."
Expansion will continue at airports across the system in the coming months in close collaboration with TSA, with a focus on hub airports.American Airlines Announces Big TSA Change for Select Travelers first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 2, 2025
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