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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
DHS Puts Families First with "Families on the Fly" Campaign
New initiative enhances the checkpoint experience for families traveling this summer WASHINGTON, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Noem announced the "Families on the Fly" campaign Thursday, the latest TSA initiative designed to enhance hospitality for families during the airport security screening experience. "DHS and TSA are committed to making the airport security experience as smooth and stress-free as possible for traveling families," said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl. "The Families on the Fly campaign, being rolled out at select airports, aims to mitigate the unique challenges families face when traveling and minimize stress while maintaining the highest level of security." "Families on the Fly" benefits for families include: Dedicated family lanes at select airports nationwide Discounted TSA PreCheck® fees for families coming soon Dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes for service members and their families Current participating airports include: Orlando International (MCO) and Charlotte-Douglas International (CLT). Planned expansions will be coming to John Wayne Orange County Airport (SNA) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. This initiative is one of several TSA has launched to improve hospitality at its 435 airports located throughout the country. "Families on the Fly" will roll out at select airports including Charleston International Airport (CHS), Jacksonville International (JAX), Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), and Tampa International Airport (TPA) with additional airports slated for addition in the coming months. Earlier this summer, TSA launched the "Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease" campaign designed to recognize the service and sacrifice of military and uniformed service members and their families. TSA, in coordination with its industry partners, introduced expedited access for military members in TSA PreCheck lanes at select airports near larger military installations. This included dedicated screening lanes, or front-of-line privileges, designed to minimize wait times and improve convenience for service members. TSA reminds travelers that military personnel and civilian Department of Defense (DOD) staff are eligible for free TSA PreCheck by using their DOD ID number as their Known Traveler Number when booking travel. Children 12 and under may accompany service members and DOD staff in TSA PreCheck lanes without restriction. Minors 13-17 must be on the same airline reservation with a TSA PreCheck-eligible parent or guardian to receive expedited learn more, go to In addition, the TSA Cares program remains available for veterans and wounded warriors, providing personalized assistance through the screening process and ensuring a dignified travel experience. TSA encourages all travelers to prepare for airport security screening, particularly during the busy summer travel season. For more detailed information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Transportation Security Administration Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
a day ago
- Associated Press
DHS Puts Families First with "Families on the Fly" Campaign
New initiative enhances the checkpoint experience for families traveling this summer WASHINGTON, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Noem announced the 'Families on the Fly' campaign Thursday, the latest TSA initiative designed to enhance hospitality for families during the airport security screening experience. 'DHS and TSA are committed to making the airport security experience as smooth and stress-free as possible for traveling families,' said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl. 'The Families on the Fly campaign, being rolled out at select airports, aims to mitigate the unique challenges families face when traveling and minimize stress while maintaining the highest level of security.' 'Families on the Fly' benefits for families include: Current participating airports include: Orlando International (MCO) and Charlotte-Douglas International (CLT). Planned expansions will be coming to John Wayne Orange County Airport (SNA) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. This initiative is one of several TSA has launched to improve hospitality at its 435 airports located throughout the country. 'Families on the Fly' will roll out at select airports including Charleston International Airport (CHS), Jacksonville International (JAX), Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), and Tampa International Airport (TPA) with additional airports slated for addition in the coming months. Earlier this summer, TSA launched the 'Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease' campaign designed to recognize the service and sacrifice of military and uniformed service members and their families. TSA, in coordination with its industry partners, introduced expedited access for military members in TSA PreCheck lanes at select airports near larger military installations. This included dedicated screening lanes, or front-of-line privileges, designed to minimize wait times and improve convenience for service members. TSA reminds travelers that military personnel and civilian Department of Defense (DOD) staff are eligible for free TSA PreCheck by using their DOD ID number as their Known Traveler Number when booking travel. Children 12 and under may accompany service members and DOD staff in TSA PreCheck lanes without restriction. Minors 13-17 must be on the same airline reservation with a TSA PreCheck-eligible parent or guardian to receive expedited screening. To learn more, go to In addition, the TSA Cares program remains available for veterans and wounded warriors, providing personalized assistance through the screening process and ensuring a dignified travel experience. TSA encourages all travelers to prepare for airport security screening, particularly during the busy summer travel season. For more detailed information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Transportation Security Administration
Yahoo
a day ago
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Just in time for summer vacation season, TSA streamlines security process for those traveling with families.
The TSA screening may go faster for all of us thanks to these changes. Just days after relaxing the rules regarding removing shoes when going through airport security, TSA has given families the perfect gift just in time for the busy summer vacation season. Under a new 'Families on the Fly' program, TSA is adding a family lane at TSA security screening checkpoints, according to a press conference at Nashville International Airport where Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made some intriguing announcements about upcoming changes to TSA screening. 'There will be expanded areas that will give them the benefit of recognizing that they have children with them and will help make sure that we have the ability to take care of them and their families as they go through this expedited process with their kiddos,' Noem said during the press conference. While a pilot program already has been tested at Orlando, where tons of families fly through to enjoy Disney holidays, it'll soon be expanded to other locations popular for family travel and ultimately rolled out nationwide. There's also to be the installation of the Honor Lane, a dedicated lane for uniformed military members, which already exists at select airports, to be expanded nationwide. As an additional benefit to families traveling, they will get a $15 discount on TSAPreCheck memberships. As we can now keep our shoes on and rumor has it the liquids and aerosols restrictions are soon to be eased, summer travel may just be a breeze this season. Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
TSA expands security checkpoint lanes for families with children and military members
The Department of Homeland Security announced an expansion of Transportation Security Administration checkpoints for families traveling with children and military members on Thursday. TSA will add a dedicated family lane at security checkpoints under a program called 'Families on the Fly,' Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced at a press conference at Nashville International Airport. The project began with a pilot program in Orlando because of its close proximity to Disney World, she said, and it will be rolled out first in areas where families often travel with children. 'There will be expanded areas that will give them the benefit of recognizing that they have children with them and will help make sure that we have the ability to take care of them and their families as they go through this expedited process with their kiddos,' Noem said. Families will also get a $15 discount if they enroll in TSA's Trusted Traveler program, PreCheck. The special lane for uniformed military members, called the Honor Lane, is currently available at 11 different airports, and will expand nationwide. Noem also highlighted initiatives announced earlier this month including providing Gold Star families, the immediate family members of a service member who died while serving in the military during a time of conflict, access to the PreCheck free of charge. 'We want everybody to know that we're extremely grateful for their service to our country and recognize the sacrifice that their families have made,' she said Thursday. Military spouses will also be offered $25 PreCheck enrollment discounts and mobile units will be sent to military bases to sign people up. Current members of the military and civilian Defense Department staff already have access to PreCheck benefits by including their DOD ID number as their 'known traveler number' when making a reservation. The announcements come after Noem announced last week that TSA would no longer require passengers to take off shoes at airport security checkpoints and she hinted on Wednesday that changes in what liquids passengers are able to carry on planes could come next. 'Remember every single thing that happens at a checkpoint today is being evaluated,' Noem said.
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
TSA expands security checkpoint lanes for families with children and military members
The Department of Homeland Security announced an expansion of Transportation Security Administration checkpoints for families traveling with children and military members on Thursday. TSA will add a dedicated family lane at security checkpoints under a program called 'Families on the Fly,' Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced at a press conference at Nashville International Airport. The project began with a pilot program in Orlando because of its close proximity to Disney World, she said, and it will be rolled out first in areas where families often travel with children. 'There will be expanded areas that will give them the benefit of recognizing that they have children with them and will help make sure that we have the ability to take care of them and their families as they go through this expedited process with their kiddos,' Noem said. Families will also get a $15 discount if they enroll in TSA's Trusted Traveler program, PreCheck. The special lane for uniformed military members, called the Honor Lane, is currently available at 11 different airports, and will expand nationwide. Noem also highlighted initiatives announced earlier this month including providing Gold Star families, the immediate family members of a service member who died while serving in the military during a time of conflict, access to the PreCheck free of charge. 'We want everybody to know that we're extremely grateful for their service to our country and recognize the sacrifice that their families have made,' she said Thursday. Military spouses will also be offered $25 PreCheck enrollment discounts and mobile units will be sent to military bases to sign people up. Current members of the military and civilian Defense Department staff already have access to PreCheck benefits by including their DOD ID number as their 'known traveler number' when making a reservation. The announcements come after Noem announced last week that TSA would no longer require passengers to take off shoes at airport security checkpoints and she hinted on Wednesday that changes in what liquids passengers are able to carry on planes could come next. 'Remember every single thing that happens at a checkpoint today is being evaluated,' Noem said.
