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September 8, 2026
TSA Expands Gate Access Program for Ticketless Travelers
- Eligible TSA PreCheck members can now access airport gates without a plane ticket, reviving a pre-9/11 tradition.
- The program, called 'Gateside by TSA PreCheck', is free but requires prior online application one to three days before the visit.
- Initially available at 13 airports, including Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth, TSA plans to expand the program to more locations in the coming months.
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- TSA now allowing non-ticketed visitors into terminals at several US airportsSep 8, 2026 at 3:08 PM · The Hill
- TSA opens airport gates to some people without plane ticketsSep 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM · AP
- New TSA program will allow some people to go through security without a ticketSep 8, 2026 at 9:27 PM · CBS News