A BRAND new TSA system is being rolled out as the transport body hopes to “speed up screening”.
The scheme has already been rolled out at three airports, with another major site being added to the list today.
The fast lane system is designed to make it easier for families with lots of baggage[/caption]
The Families on the Fly campaign is designed to make it easier for families to travel, particularly if they have strollers and backpacks.
New signs indicate lanes which act as a fast track for those families.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hopes that the system will reduce family stress while maintaining high levels of safety.
Also, the Family on the Fly scheme will include discounted TSA PreCheck fees for families and dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes for service members and their families.
Now, the system is being rolled out at yet another airport.
The John Wayne Airport in California is the latest site to benefit from the scheme.
A spokesperson from TSA said: “When families arrive at John Wayne Airport (SNA), they will find a specially designated lane for them at the centrally located Checkpoint B.
“With Southern California being one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S. for vacationing families, I am excited that we can now expedite their screening process and enhance their overall airport experience.”
Other airports benefiting from the new plan include Orlando International Airport, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in North Carolina.
The news comes after John Wayne Airport added a brand new Mamava Lactation Pod in Terminal C.
The area is directly next to baggage claim, allowing moms to feed their children straight after getting off a flight.
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said: “You can go in there, it’s private, it’s comfortable, air-conditioned, there’s ventilation, you’ve got all out outlets, you can bring your stroller in.”
Terminal B has a nursing lounge too.
Also, TSA has raised “significant” concerns about a proposed bill to allow passengers to avoid using A.I., face recognition technology at border crossings.
Politicians have said that people should be able to opt for a face-to-face check with a border officer, instead of using the facial scanner.
Also, senators have pushed to limit how much data would be stored by airports using the tech.
However, a text seen by Politico says that TSA has “significant” concerns about how this could affect safety in airports.
The new fast lanes will allow families to get discounts[/caption]
