A new change to TSA airport security lines could cut wait times by a lot—for these types of travelers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday that two groups of travelers will now be able to get through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints at airports a whole lot faster: families traveling with kids, and members of the military.
It’s yet another win for travelers, who can now keep their shoes on through TSA security checkpoints before boarding their flights. Here’s what to know.
What are the new TSA airport security rules for families with kids?
TSA is adding a dedicated lane for families with children at security checkpoints called “Families on the Fly,” based on a pilot program in Orlando, Florida, which was chosen for its proximity to Disney World.
“We are implementing new measures that will streamline hospitality for families that travel,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at the Nashville International Airport on Thursday. “There will be expanded areas that will give them the benefit of recognizing that they have children with them, and will help make sure that we have the ability to take care of them and their families as they go through this expedited process with their kiddos.”
Noem added that families will also get a $15 discount if they enroll in TSA pre-check, and promised, in her words, “less pat downs.” The family lanes will first roll out at airports where families often travel with children. She did not specify which ones.
What are the new TSA airport security rules for military members?
Last month, Homeland Security implemented a special security checkpoint lane for uniformed military members called the “Honor Lane.” Those lanes are currently available at 11 airports and will be expanded nationwide, particularly near military bases.
Noem also said Gold Star families—family members of military servicemen and women who died while in service to their country—will get free enrollment in TSA pre-check.
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