TSA Introduces Family-Oriented Lanes to Reduce Summer Travel Anxiety
The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced the expansion of its "Families on the Fly" campaign, aiming to make travel easier and less stressful for families with young children. This initiative will soon be available at Charleston International Airport (CHS) in South Carolina, Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in Florida, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in Puerto Rico, T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Rhode Island, and Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida.
Under the "Families on the Fly" programme, families with children aged 12 and under will have access to dedicated security lanes at participating airports. This feature allows families to move through security at their own pace without feeling rushed or as if they're inconveniencing other travelers.
In addition, families who enroll in TSA PreCheck, an expedited screening programme, will receive a discount of around $5 to $15 off their membership fees. TSA PreCheck offers benefits such as members being able to leave shoes, belts, light jackets, electronics, and 3-1-1 liquids on during the screening process, making the process even smoother for families.
The campaign also plans to include dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes for military service members and their families in the near future.
Currently, airports participating in the "Families on the Fly" campaign include Orlando International Airport (MCO), Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT), John Wayne Orange County Airport (SNA), Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu (HNL), Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Will Rogers World Airport (OKC), Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan (SJU), and Tampa International Airport (TPA), with more airports joining in the coming months.
To make the travel experience more enjoyable, it is recommended to arrive at the airport early, leaving time for unexpected delays. Reviewing your children's luggage before heading to the airport can help avoid delays during security screenings by ensuring that their luggage complies with TSA rules, including the 3-1-1 liquids rule. Carefully selecting toys for carry-on luggage is also important to avoid anything that resembles a weapon, such as Nerf guns and toy swords.
Having a conversation with your kids about the security process before arriving at the airport can help make security screening easier for families. Informing TSA about the presence of liquids like baby food, formula, and breast milk at the beginning of the screening process is essential when traveling with young children.
Orlando International (MCO) and Charlotte-Douglas International (CLT) airports already participate in the Families on the Fly program, with the presence at Orlando International Airport being a great perk for families visiting Disney World.
The TSA's "Families on the Fly" campaign is designed to reduce the stress of family travel during busy seasons while maintaining security standards. More than 200 airports currently provide TSA PreCheck, offering an expedited security screening process to members, with about 99% of TSA PreCheck passengers waiting less than 10 minutes.
[1] TSA Press Release: TSA Expands Families on the Fly Program [2] TSA Press Release: TSA Announces Families on the Fly Expansion [3] TSA Press Release: TSA Announces Families on the Fly Expansion to Include Military Families [4] TSA Press Release: TSA Announces Families on the Fly Expansion to Charleston International Airport [5] TSA Press Release: TSA Announces Families on the Fly Expansion to Jacksonville International Airport
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