The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is allowing certain non-travelers through airport security under the “Gateside by TSA PreCheck” program. The initiative lets eligible people access areas near gates without holding a plane ticket, including time to shop, dine, and meet passengers.
Both outlets report that the program is active at 13 U.S. airports. The TSA PreCheck eligibility framework applies, but the key operational point across coverage is that participants can enter through security screening and remain in the gateside environment while passengers board.
Coverage differs mainly in emphasis. ABC News focuses on the program’s availability and its rollout at the 13-airport level, while Quartz highlights the gateside experience for visitors—shopping, dining, and meeting passengers—rather than framing it primarily as an expansion of TSA access rules. Neither source indicates a broad nationwide launch beyond the listed airports or changes for non-eligible visitors.
