What if you could skip the security lines at the airport by getting a pat-down and bag check at a remote location? That’s what some travelers flying out of Logan Airport in Boston will be able to do starting on June 1 as the TSA attempts to relieve congestion inside the terminal and at drop-off points.
The initiative could expand—eight airports have been approved for TSA’s “straight to gate” pilot program. But for now, it’s just being tested at a location in Framingham, MA, that’s ~25 miles from Logan and less than a mile from three Dunkin’ spots. And initially, it will only be for Delta or JetBlue passengers departing Logan between 5:30am and 4pm. Here’s how it will work:
