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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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25 years after 9/11, TSA allows some visitors to enter American airport gates without tickets

TSA PreCheck members can now apply to enter secure gate areas at 13 US airports without holding a flight ticket, 25 years after the September 11 attacks ended the practice for most visitors.

The Transportation Security Administration has launched the programme, called “Gateside by TSA PreCheck”. It allows eligible members to see off departing passengers, welcome arriving travellers, meet friends during layovers and access shops and restaurants beyond security.

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