Airport security checkpoints have been the end of the line since soon after the 9/11 attacks for most friends and relatives who want to see off departing passengers. That is changing at some U.S. airports.

The Transportation Security Administration is allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without tickets to pass through security and enter gate areas, reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the attacks 25 years ago this week.

The program, called Gateside by TSA PreCheck" is free, but interested members must apply online one to three days before their planned visits and receive approval before going to the airport. If approved, they can enter security using a TSA PreCheck lane with an acceptable form of identification. The passes are valid for one calendar day, but reentries are allowed on that day.

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[–] 10 points 1 day ago (27 children)

Let’s just stop using planes entirely and go back to trains.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 day ago (3 children)

    I'm afraid the Transatlantic Express is going to be sub-par.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 day ago (12 children)

    Have you ever been on a Amtrak before? Its a joke too. You might as well be advocating that we all use transporter technology instead. Furthermore, how do you cross an ocean on a train?

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  • [–] 7 points 1 day ago (3 children)

    You should try a train in Europe sometime, they're better than flying.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 day ago*

    I'd love to but this guy thinks airplanes shouldn't exist and I can't afford to waste 6 weeks of vacation on a boat ride to Europe.

    I did ride the bullet train and local trains all over Tokyo and Osaka and agree they're fantastic, cheap, and efficient. That's a goal to strive for. "Airplanes shouldn't exist" is nonsense and counterproductive to progress.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago

    I've been on many European trains, and an Amtrak or two. Amtrak stations are crap compared to anything in Europe, but the train itself was nice. It had thickly padded seats and lots of room compared to what I usually see in Europe.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago (7 children)

    You cross an ocean on a boat. I’m not talking crappy American stuff I mean public transportation from first world countries.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago (6 children)

    First world countries with good public transportation use airplanes too, so I'm not sure where you're sourcing your ideas from. Transporter technology is clearly the better option.

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  • [+] -6 points 1 day ago (5 children)

    Oh I’m sorry, your opinions have sources? Please list them to continue the conversation.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 day ago (4 children)

    Please point out where I "asked you for a source." I stated I don't know where you're getting your ideas from because your grand vision only exists in a mythical fantasyland not anywhere on this planet.

    This idea also doesn't accomplish anything other than making people write your opinions off entirely since it makes little sense and would bring harm to tons of people with zero benefits.

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  • [–] -4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

    You asked me where I’m sourcing my ideas from. And so I would like to know where you’re sourcing your ideas from. Supply that and we can continue the conversation otherwise there is no point in continuing the conversation, now that you’re bringing up “sources”

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    Literally nowhere did I ask you for a source and the fact that you're ignoring my request to quote me asking that just proves that you know I'm right.

    Now you want to derail the discussion because you know your idea makes no sense, so you want to avoid discussing it any further. It's a nonsensical idea rooted in smugness, bitterness, and wanting to feel superior to everyone else for having "the most extreme take" just like the "FuckCars" people who think everyone should be shamed for not riding a bicycle everywhere despite that being an impossibility for most in this country.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 day ago (7 children)

    Yes, let me take a train from Seattle to Hawaii.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago (5 children)

    Yes, let me spend a month traveling each way for a two-week vacation.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago* (3 children)

    I tagged that user as a troll months ago, and it has repeatedly proven true. Do yourself a favor and quit feeding them.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago

    It depends on how you’re browsing. For example, on Voyager you can long-press on their username then select the “Edit Tag” option. You can even use that same menu to return to the comment that you originally used to tag them. That feature is particularly helpful. Most browser frontends also support it, but the exact method will depend on your specific frontend.

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