Airport security checkpoints have been the end of the line since soon after the 9/11 attacks for most friends and relatives who want to see off departing passengers. That is changing at some U.S. airports.

The Transportation Security Administration is allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without tickets to pass through security and enter gate areas, reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the attacks 25 years ago this week.

The program, called Gateside by TSA PreCheck" is free, but interested members must apply online one to three days before their planned visits and receive approval before going to the airport. If approved, they can enter security using a TSA PreCheck lane with an acceptable form of identification. The passes are valid for one calendar day, but reentries are allowed on that day.

  • kibblebits@quokk.auEnglish
    32·
    18 hours ago

    You cross an ocean on a boat. I’m not talking crappy American stuff I mean public transportation from first world countries.

    • CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works
      32·
      18 hours ago

      First world countries with good public transportation use airplanes too, so I’m not sure where you’re sourcing your ideas from. Transporter technology is clearly the better option.

      • kibblebits@quokk.auEnglish
        16·
        18 hours ago

        Oh I’m sorry, your opinions have sources? Please list them to continue the conversation.

        • CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works
          41·
          17 hours ago

          Please point out where I “asked you for a source.” I stated I don’t know where you’re getting your ideas from because your grand vision only exists in a mythical fantasyland not anywhere on this planet.

          This idea also doesn’t accomplish anything other than making people write your opinions off entirely since it makes little sense and would bring harm to tons of people with zero benefits.

          • kibblebits@quokk.auEnglish
            15·
            17 hours ago

            You asked me where I’m sourcing my ideas from. And so I would like to know where you’re sourcing your ideas from. Supply that and we can continue the conversation otherwise there is no point in continuing the conversation, now that you’re bringing up “sources”

            • CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works
              31·
              17 hours ago

              Literally nowhere did I ask you for a source and the fact that you’re ignoring my request to quote me asking that just proves that you know I’m right.

              Now you want to derail the discussion because you know your idea makes no sense, so you want to avoid discussing it any further. It’s a nonsensical idea rooted in smugness, bitterness, and wanting to feel superior to everyone else for having “the most extreme take” just like the “FuckCars” people who think everyone should be shamed for not riding a bicycle everywhere despite that being an impossibility for most in this country.