SFO Becomes Latest US Airport to Allow Non-Flyers Past TSA—Full List
San Francisco International Airport has launched a Gate Explorer Pass, allowing non-ticketed visitors to go airside after TSA screening, joining a growing number of U.S. airports offering similar access. These programs aim to enhance the airport experience for families, aviation enthusiasts, and those meeting travelers, while maintaining security protocols. Though availability varies by location, the trend reflects a shift toward making terminals more accessible and engaging for the public.
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By Alice GibbsSenior Life and Trends ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.San Francisco International Airport has joined a growing list of U.S. airports allowing non-ticketed visitors to pass through TSA security, as part of a wider push by airports to open terminals to families, aviation enthusiasts and travelers meeting loved ones.The airport quietly launched its Gate Explorer Pass on April 28, letting approved visitors go airside without a boarding pass—the latest expansion of a concept that has spread steadily across major hubs since first appearing in the U.S.
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