Can family come to the airport?

Over the past several years, airports across the United States have introduced programs to allow non-travelers to pass through screening and spend time in the airport post-security ? without a plane ticket ? to accompany friends and family who are waiting for a flight, or be at the gate right as they get off the plane.



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While some airports offer unrestricted gate passes, most US airlines only allow non-ticketed passengers to access the terminal if they are accompanying minors, special needs persons, or military family members. You can request a gate pass through the airline or through participating airports.

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Use the TSA Family Screening Lines
These family screening lanes allow you to avoid the long security lines at the airport. Most of the larger airports offer this facility to families with small children. Sometimes you may not be able to spot the lines easily, so you can ask an airport employee for it.

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Ask the airline about getting a “gate pass” so that you can accompany your child through security to the departure gate. Some airlines require this. Each adult going to the gate will need a government-issued photo ID.

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What is a non-passenger escort (NPE) pass? According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), everyone passing through security checkpoints must have a boarding pass, security document, or another type of authorization from the airline.

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Welcoming ideas at airports don't need to be big, public gestures. You might prefer to greet visitors or returning loved ones with a small gift or an array of items that will be useful to him after landing. You might put together an array of snacks that a visitor can enjoy during the first few days of his trip.

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Since there aren't any official child travel consent forms, you'll have to make up your own. A letter of permission to travel doesn't have to be long. It simply needs to state that the child's parents or guardians acknowledge and give consent for their child to travel with a specific individual.

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It is not that unusual to have homeless people, or others who are stranded in their travels, that live for a few days at the airport, but it is rare for that to occur in a secure area.

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Ask the gate agent for help.
If your flight isn't completely full, the gate agent may be able to make last-minute adjustments to the seating chart to allow you and your companion to sit next to one another.

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When you arrive at the check-in counter, request an Airport Escort Pass. With this pass, you can accompany your parent to the departure gate. Some airlines will let you do the same from the arrival gate, as long as it is a domestic flight.

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In Standard Screening Lane
  • Remove the 3-1-1 liquids bag and place it in the bin.
  • Ensure pockets are empty (keys, tissues, currency, wallets, cell phones, etc.) and remove bulky jewelry (valuable items can be placed in carry-on).
  • Remove your shoes and place them directly on the X-ray belt.


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Standard and TSA PreCheck® Screening As you know, standard screening requires that you remove all items and place them on the X-ray belt for screening. With TSA PreCheck®, you are able to speed through security and don't need to remove your shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets.

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