While I think an elite or first/business line could be good, I might prefer an express line for those with either no carryons or no electronics that seem to be bogging things down.

Edited to add ... the more I think about it, I think an express line might be better. When I read the threads about the waits at the airports, everyone seems to say they've found no line at the elite counters even though there might only be one person staffing that line. That coupled with the fact that many businesses are prohibiting their employees from travel right now makes me think it's the non-elite, leisure traveler who is helping the airlines out right now by flying. It seems it might be wise to make their traveling easier if they're the ones airlines might be depending on now.

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If passengers have gotten used to the sight of first-class check-in lines which are so much shorter, I think they could easily get used to a different security checkpoint.

Elites first, and they can take people from the regular line when there's no FF elite/FC/BC passengers waiting.

I just finished my sixth trip since the 11th. and have not had one long security line. I realize that they potentially will get longer as we get back to normal,but I hope that by then the airlines will have a plan. Money is really the only issue. In Atl. the security firm that has the contract with ATL is in bancruptcy. I certainly don't see them adding more staff unless the airlines covers the expense. There are some things that make me uncomfortable about "sending business out for bid",especially if it's my safety and security.

Air Canada introduced a priority security checkpoint at its domestic/transborder terminal in YYZ earlier this year. Access is open to AC Prestige, Elite, Super Elite, Maple Leaf Club, Executive Class and Star Gold members.