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Family TSA Lines Launch At OC Airport: Report
The Families on the Fly program began its rollout at airports this summer, including at John Wayne Airport in Orange County.
COSTA MESA, CA — A new TSA program aimed at making travel easier for families is unrolling at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The program, entitled Families on the Fly, allows families to take TSA PreCheck lanes without purchasing TSA PreCheck passes, the report said. The lanes typically have shorter lines and allow families to move through security without the rush.
"When families arrive at John Wayne Airport, they will find a specially designated lane for them at the centrally located Checkpoint B," said Jason Pantages, Transportation Security Administration federal security director for John Wayne Airport, at a news conference Monday. "With Southern California being one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S. for vacationing families, I am excited that we can now expedite their screening process and enhance their overall airport experience."
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