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TSA Returns Gateside Access for Non-Travelers

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has brought back gateside access for select non-traveling individuals under a program called Gateside by TSA PreCheck. Thirteen airports currently participate, with more in the pipeline. TSA PreCheck members and members of other programs with Known Traveler Numbers, such as Global Entry, are eligible for the free passes, which are applied for through a login.gov account at least one day and no more than three days before the needed pass. If approved, the individual must bring an acceptable form of ID to the TSA PreCheck lane. Participating airports include Mesa, Ariz.; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas Fort Worth; Detroit; Wichita; Indianapolis; Las Vega…

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Impact and considerations

The program gives business travelers a defined path to airport access when escorting or assisting others, but the application window and ID requirements need to be planned in advance.

Key points

  • TSA has restored gateside access for select non-traveling individuals under the Gateside by TSA PreCheck program.
  • Thirteen airports currently participate, with more in the pipeline.
  • TSA PreCheck members and members of other programs with Known Traveler Numbers, such as Global Entry, are eligible for the free passes.
  • Applications are made through a login.gov account at least one day and no more than three days before the needed pass.
  • If approved, the individual must bring an acceptable form of ID to the TSA PreCheck lane.
  • Participating airports include Mesa, Columbus, Dallas Fort Worth, Detroit, Wichita, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Omaha, San Diego and Salt Lake City.

Sources and time

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Business Travel News
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First source publication
11 Sept 2026, 12:00
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13 Sept 2026, 00:04
Last updated
11 Sept 2026, 12:00
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