Originally Posted by
t325
I think if the plane is under a certain size they don't have to do TSA. There are a few very regional airlines out there that operate small turboprops and are TSA-free. And the airports would need to be configured to have gates outside the sterile area to force passengers coming off those flights through TSA for connections.
As I understand it, it has to do with the airline maintaining control over the entire terminal. Seaport Air did this in PDX, BFI, and SAL over the past couple years. I could go from my truck to the plane in 2 minutes, if I was running late, they'd call and ask where I was. If I was extremely late, they'd ask the other passengers if they'd mind waiting for me.
LOVED IT.