TSA rolls back program that allowed non-ticketed visitors into terminals
The program has been pulled back, available in only 13 airports that were involved in the pilot program.
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alyssa Beebe and Addy Bink, as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · · 1 min read
The program has been pulled back, available in only 13 airports that were involved in the pilot program.

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