Denver’s airport adopts touchless security lanes
Denver is the 14th U.S. airport to offer TSA PreCheck Touchless ID lanes. Touchless lanes are now available at the airport’s East and West security checkpoints for PreCheck flyers on Alaska, American, Delta, and United who have opted in ahead of time with their airline. In Touchless ID lanes, flyers are able to go hands-free through the checkpoint, pausing only briefly for a photo that is biometrically verified against passport or driver’s license images. Read More…
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security announced an expansion of Transportation Security Administration checkpoints for families traveling with children and military members on Thursday.TSA will add a dedicated family lane at security checkpoints under a program called “Families on the Fly,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced at a press conference at Nashville International Airport. The project began with a pilot program in Orlando because of its close proximity to Disney World, she said, and it will be rolled out first in areas where families often travel with children. Read More…
Southwest Airlines, once known for its first-come, first-served approach to boarding and seating, on Tuesday began selling its first tickets with assigned seats. That change — and with it, new boarding groups — goes into effect for flights in late January. The move brings Southwest more in line with other major carriers, where travelers need to weigh the value of paying for an early-boarding upgrade. “The number one reason to buy the early boarding upgrade is if you have a carry-on for the overhead bin,” said Sara Wilcox, an advisor at Fora Travel, a travel agency in New York City. Read More…
United has expanded and renovated every United Club at Denver International Airport and now offers nearly 100,000 sq.-ft. of space across four locations – with enough seats for more than 1,600 guests. United announced the opening of its fourth club at Denver International Airport, a new 33,000 sq.-ft. United Club at Denver International Airport that offers more than 600 seats, a modern Colorado-inspired design, locally-sourced decor and improved amenities that provide an elevated experience. Located on the west side of the B Concourse near gate B32, the new club complements the United Club on the east side of the B Concourse, providing two options for customers based on their departure gate. Read More…
19 Airline Status Benefits Worth Pursuing
Flying has only become more complicated and expensive with time, but airline elite status programs are still a genuine bargain for the discerning traveler. These loyalty programs are not gimmicks—they provide tangible benefits that can turn a tedious ordeal into something approaching civilization. Incentives range from small conveniences to substantial cost savings that can justify the effort of earning status. Read More…
