Airports which Allow Non-Passengers Airside Access
Aug 28, 2017, 10:10 pm
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Pittsburgh Airport to give non-passengers airside access
TSA has been approved for Pittsburgh to go through at security with non-ticketed passengers. The first US Airport non-ticketed is allowed go beyond at security since 9/11.
http://atwonline.com/security/post-9...airside-access
Let see what happen. Hopefully all US Airports will allowed go beyond at security checkpoints with non-ticketed passengers.
http://atwonline.com/security/post-9...airside-access
Let see what happen. Hopefully all US Airports will allowed go beyond at security checkpoints with non-ticketed passengers.
Aug 29, 2017, 6:11 am
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Why would anyone want to be subjected to being sexually assaulted by the TSA to go shopping or eat dinner.
Did you read of the steps people will have to take to do this?
http://atwonline.com/security/post-9...airside-access
Did you read of the steps people will have to take to do this?
A member of the public will be able to access PIT’s airside area by checking in, showing a valid photo ID (driver’s license or passport) and having his or her name vetted against TSA’s no-fly list. The person will then be given a stamped myPITpass and will have to go through a security checkpoint as a boarding passenger would.
Aug 29, 2017, 11:16 am
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Why would anyone want to be subjected to being sexually assaulted by the TSA to go shopping or eat dinner.
Did you read of the steps people will have to take to do this?
http://atwonline.com/security/post-9...airside-access
Did you read of the steps people will have to take to do this?
http://atwonline.com/security/post-9...airside-access
Aug 29, 2017, 11:31 am
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I don't have a reference, but this has come up. Someone with PreCheck got a gate pass to accompany a family member needing assistance to the gate, IIRC. He didn't get PreCheck because the gate pass doesn't undergo the same checks a pax does when s/he purchases a ticket.
Aug 29, 2017, 12:09 pm
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It's obvious that nobody read the article linked to in the OP. The purpose of this program is to:
So again I ask: why would anyone subject themselves to potential sexual assault in order to shop or dine?
In conjunction with the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), PIT has developed a program in which non-ticketed persons can get a “myPITpass” that enables them to go through security checkpoints and access the airport’s shops and restaurants between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The first day of the program will be Sept. 5.
Aug 29, 2017, 1:31 pm
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Some people like that sort of thing. I'm sure if it was marketed right it could be a major money earner
Aug 29, 2017, 2:55 pm
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MyPITpass - PIT allowing airside access to non-flyers
Cool news out of PIT. They've started a program called My PIT Pass which allows non-travelers get access airside, ostensibly for dropping off or meeting passengers, or even just shopping/dining.
Looks like it's free, just need to register at an Allegiant check-in counter, and subject to regular TSA screening.
http://www.flypittsburgh.com/program...rams/mypitpass
What do you think? Good, bad, indifferent? Could be a good thing, hearkening back to the good ol' days.
Looks like it's free, just need to register at an Allegiant check-in counter, and subject to regular TSA screening.
http://www.flypittsburgh.com/program...rams/mypitpass
What do you think? Good, bad, indifferent? Could be a good thing, hearkening back to the good ol' days.
Aug 29, 2017, 2:59 pm
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Cool news out of PIT. They've started a program called My PIT Pass which allows non-travelers get access airside, ostensibly for dropping off or meeting passengers, or even just shopping/dining.
Looks like it's free, just need to register at an Allegiant check-in counter, and subject to regular TSA screening.
http://www.flypittsburgh.com/program...rams/mypitpass
What do you think? Good, bad, indifferent? Could be a good thing, hearkening back to the good ol' days.
Looks like it's free, just need to register at an Allegiant check-in counter, and subject to regular TSA screening.
http://www.flypittsburgh.com/program...rams/mypitpass
What do you think? Good, bad, indifferent? Could be a good thing, hearkening back to the good ol' days.
Looks pretty neat! Wish I utilized PIT more, but hopefully more airports will implement it. At the same time, this will cause some airports to be so overpopulated and even more busy
Aug 29, 2017, 3:03 pm
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I sure hope it expands to more airports! Being able to hang out inside Tom Bradley would be a dream come true.
I've heard many concerns from people who think that this will increase security lines and crowding. However, very few people (outside of avgeeks) would choose to go to an airport if they don't absolutely have to.
I've heard many concerns from people who think that this will increase security lines and crowding. However, very few people (outside of avgeeks) would choose to go to an airport if they don't absolutely have to.
Aug 29, 2017, 3:07 pm
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Would be really good for greeting arriving passengers, in particular, minors, returning military, kids returning from school, elderly parents, etc.
Aug 29, 2017, 3:10 pm
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I sure hope it expands to more airports! Being able to hang out inside Tom Bradley would be a dream come true.
I've heard many concerns from people who think that this will increase security lines and crowding. However, very few people (outside of avgeeks) would choose to go to an airport if they don't absolutely have to.
I've heard many concerns from people who think that this will increase security lines and crowding. However, very few people (outside of avgeeks) would choose to go to an airport if they don't absolutely have to.