Airport Guest Passes: Programs For Non-Ticketed Visitors Past Security

For years, if you wanted to get through security, you needed a ticket.

There were exceptions for situations like an unaccompanied minor.

If your kid was flying without you, you could usually get a temporary pass from the airline to escort them to the gate.

But these were very specific situations and handled by the airlines, not the airport.

In recent years, many airports (almost thirty at last count) now have programs that allow non-ticketed visitors through security with guest passes.

Here’s how they work and where it is offered.

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First, these are not gate passes.

They let you through security and you aren’t required to go to a gate or even justify your reason for going.

If you just wanted to enjoy the amenities of the airport, you could.

Next, the application window is seven or fourteen days from the date you wish to visit.

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