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TSA Launches Dedicated Family and Military Checkpoint Lanes, Ends Shoe Removal

TSA will roll out Families on the Fly plus Honor Lanes at major airports, providing PreCheck fee discounts to eligible travelers.

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2022/09/28: A family rushes to a TSA screening checkpoint at Orlando International Airport as one of the last flights prepares to depart before the airport closes due to the approach of Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Families on the Fly lanes have debuted at Orlando, Nashville and Charlotte airports to expedite screening for parents traveling with children under 12.
  • Honor Lanes for uniformed military members are live at 11 airports with plans for nationwide expansion near key bases.
  • Families receive a $15 discount on TSA PreCheck enrollment, military spouses get $25 off and Gold Star families can enroll for free, supported by mobile sign-up units at bases.
  • TSA has eliminated the long-standing requirement for travelers to remove their shoes at security checkpoints to reduce processing times.
  • Secretary Kristi Noem signaled that carry-on liquid allowances may be revised next to further streamline the screening process.