Families traveling together could soon breeze through airport security. A new initiative, called “Families on the Fly” aims to create dedicated family lanes, offer discounted TSA PreCheck fees, and make the process smoother for parents and kids alike.
In practice, TSA agents in the program will greet families at the front of the security line, helping them navigate the checkpoint. They’ll assist with baby gear like strollers and carriers to speed things up. The agency also plans to add signs guiding families to the right lanes, Travel + Leisure reported. The family lane is designed for travelers with children under 12. Still, all adults traveling with young kids, including parents, older siblings, and grandparents, can use the lane together.
For now, the program is available at a handful of test airports. In California, the only participating location is John Wayne Airport in Orange County (SNA). Other airports include Orlando International, Charlotte Douglas International, Jacksonville International in Florida, Will Rogers World in Oklahoma City, T. F. Green in Rhode Island, Luis Muñoz Marín in Puerto Rico, and Daniel K. Inouye in Honolulu.