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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Yahoo
TSA introduces brand new line for traveling families
Traveling as a family can always be difficult, as parents scramble to get their toddlers through airport security. However, a new campaign might make the process easier. On Friday, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced the launch of the 'Families on the Fly' campaign, aimed at reducing the stress associated with traveling as a family. The initiative includes creating a dedicated family lane for TSA security, designed to reduce overall wait times and streamline the process. '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,' Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a press conference. The campaign will also offer a discount for families interested in using TSA PreCheck, where the cost will be $85 per person instead of $100. Under the current regulations, children under 12 are permitted in the TSA Precheck line as long as they are traveling with someone who is enrolled in the program. Children between the ages of 13 and 17 must be booked under the same flight registration as their parents/guardians who are enrolled. In addition to TSA family lanes, the campaign will also be offering a $15 discount for families looking to enroll in TSA PreCheck (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) The 'Families on the Fly' campaign is currently being implemented at the Orlando International and Charlotte-Douglas International airports, with planned expansions to John Wayne Orange County Airport and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. In the coming months, the initiative will also be added to Charleston International Airport, Jacksonville International Airport, T.F. Green International Airport in Rhode Island, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico, and Tampa International Airport. The news of the new TSA comes a few days after Noem revealed during a conference hosted by The Hill on Wednesday that she is questioning 'everything TSA does' and spoke of possible changes to the amount of liquids travelers can tote in their carry-on baggage. 'The liquids, I'm questioning. So that may be the next big announcement is what size your liquids need to be,' Noem said. 'We have put in place in TSA a multilayered screening process that allows us to change some of how we do security and screening so it's still as safe.' She gave no details about precisely what those changes might be or how quickly travelers could expect to see them. Under the Transportation and Security Administration's current guidance, travelers can carry liquids in travel-sized containers 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item in their carry-on bag. Those containers must be placed in a one-quart resealable plastic bag. Bigger containers must be placed in checked baggage, although there are exceptions for medications and baby formula.
Forbes
a day ago
- Forbes
Coming To An Airport Near You: A New Family Lane At TSA Checkpoints
Crowds of travelers in long queue at TSA Security Check at Denver International Airport over summer holiday weekend. getty Getting through TSA airport security might be one of the worst parts of the airport experience for families. But, hopefully, it's about to get a little easier. US Department of Homeland Security recently announced the launch of the 'Families on the Fly' program, an initiative aimed at making airport security more streamlined for families. 'DHS and TSA are committed to making the airport security experience as smooth and stress-free as possible for traveling families,' the release said. '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.' The main goal of the initiative, and the main way to reduce stress for families, is to reduce their wait times in security lines. To this end, the program will create dedicated family lanes that should, in theory, move things along faster. '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,' Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Discounted TSA PreCheck The Families on the Fly initiative also plans to offer a $15 discount to families on TSA PreCheck registration—the cost will be $85 per person as opposed to the normal $100. Currently, children 12 and under can use the TSA PreCheck lane when traveling with a parent or guardian who is enrolled in the program. Children 13-17 have slightly different rules. The DHS hopes the discount will encourage families to register for PreCheck, which would eliminate the burden of removing electronics and liquids from bags. Rolling Out At TSA Checkpoints Across America The program has been expanding, beginning with a focus on travel markets that see a high number of families. Airports currently participating in the Families on the Fly program include Orlando (MCO) and Charlotte (CLT), but a bunch more are on the way. The program will expand to other airports in the next couple months, including Orange County (SNA), Honolulu (HNL), Charleston (CHS), Jacksonville (JAX), Rhode Island (PVD), Luis Muñoz Marín (Puerto Rico/SJU), and Tampa (TPA). While it remains to be seen how much impact the new lane and discounts will have on actual wait time, the family-focused perks come amid a wave of changes for the TSA, including enhanced offerings for military members and the end of the policy that required travelers to remove their shoes.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
TSA Issues Warning About Traveling With Pets
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) does allow passengers to travel with pets and bring them through airport security. However, there is one thing that travelers should keep in mind before bringing their pet through security. In a social media post this week, the TSA issued a warning to anybody traveling with pets at some point in the future, urging passengers not to put their pets through the TSA X-ray machines. Instead, passengers are supposed to remove their pets from their crates or carry cases and carry them through the TSA checkpoint. If your pet is prone to escape your grasp, the TSA has plans for that, as well. "Traveling with your pets this weekend? Our X-ray machines are not veterinary equipment. Please don't send your pets through our X-ray scanners! If you believe your pet may attempt an escape during screening, ask our officers about private screening option," the TSA wrote in a post on X this week. While traveling with a pet is a bit of a hassle, the TSA did make a rule change this month that will make the security checkpoint a little less stressful for everyone, pet owners included. Earlier this month, the TSA announced the end of the rule requiring passengers to remove their shoes when they go through a security checkpoint. Ever since the rule went in place back in 2006, only TSA PreCheck customers were permitted to go through airport security with their shoes on. Everyone else had to remove their shoes and place them in a bin to be scanned through the X-ray machine. So that is one less thing that you will have to worry about when traveling with your pets. However, you will still have to take your pet out of its carry case and carry it through security in your arms. TSA Issues Warning About Traveling With Pets first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 18, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
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
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
TSA announces big airport upgrade for families and military members
Pack your bags, fam. Transportation Security Administration checkpoints are expanding for families traveling with children and military members, the Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday. Under a program dubbed 'Families on the Fly,' TSA will add a family lane at security checkpoints, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a press conference at Nashville International Airport, per CNN. Advertisement 3 Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference at the Nashville International Airport, Thursday, July 17, 2025. AP Photo/George Walker IV A pilot program was tested in Orlando due to its close proximity to Disney World, and it will start its rollout in locations where families travel with children often. '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. Advertisement Families who enroll in TSA PreCheck will also get a $15 discount. Additionally, a dedicated lane for uniformed military members, called the Honor Lane — which is already available at 11 different airports — will be expanded nationwide. Initiatives announced earlier this month included providing access to PreCheck free of charge for Gold Star families, the immediate family members of a service member who died as a result of active-duty military service, which Noem highlighted at the press conference. 3 TSA will add a dedicated family lane at security checkpoints. AP Photo/George Walker IV Advertisement Military spouses will also be offered an enrollment discount of $25 for PreCheck, and mobile units will be sent to military bases to get people signed up. Current military members and civilian Defense Department staff already have access to PreCheck when they include their DOD ID number as their known traveler number when making an airline reservation. '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. 3 The Honor Lane — which is already available at 11 different airports — will be expanded nationwide. AP Advertisement The new expansions come shortly after the announcement that TSA will no longer require passengers to remove their shoes at agency checkpoints — even if you don't have TSA PreCheck. Noem also suggested that she is pushing the TSA to ease up on its liquids, aerosols, and gels rule. 'Remember, every single thing that happens at a checkpoint today is being evaluated,' Noem said.
