AIRFARE Act

This bill would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create a system allowing caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany minors or passengers needing assistance to their departure gates. Under this proposal, air carriers could provide up to two gate passes per eligible passenger, and the accompanying individuals would be permitted to use their existing TSA PreCheck privileges. The TSA would be responsible for establishing expedited procedures to facilitate this access to airport secure areas.

This bill affects the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which must establish new procedures for gate pass access, and air carriers, which would be authorized to issue up to two gate passes per eligible passenger. The legislation also impacts caregivers, parents, and guardians who seek to accompany minors or passengers requiring assistance to their departure gates. Additionally, individuals with TSA PreCheck privileges are affected as they would be permitted to apply those credentials to the expedited gate pass process.

• Access for caregivers and guardians. Directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to allow parents, guardians, and caregivers to accompany minors or passengers requiring assistance to their departure gates.
• Expedited gate pass system. Requires the TSA to establish a formal system that enables air carriers to issue up to two gate passes per eligible passenger for those providing assistance.
• Application of TSA PreCheck privileges. Allows individuals receiving gate passes to utilize their existing TSA PreCheck benefits during the security screening process.

This bill modifies the operations of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by requiring the agency to establish a gate pass system for caregivers and guardians. It also integrates with the existing TSA PreCheck program by allowing eligible individuals to apply their expedited screening privileges to these gate passes.

The bill aims to facilitate the travel experience for minors and passengers requiring assistance by directing the Transportation Security Administration to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany them to their departure gates. It seeks to streamline this process by establishing an expedited system for issuing gate passes and allowing the application of TSA PreCheck privileges to those passes.