TSA “Families on the Fly” Campaign now Operating at Tampa International

TAMPA, Fla. - The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) latest initiative is designed to put families first and enhance their airport security screening experience during the busy summer travel season and beyond.

Tampa International Airport has launched dedicated family lanes to recognize the unique challenges parents, and their children may face when traveling and minimize their stress while maintaining the highest level of security.

"We understand that air travel can be challenging, especially for parents managing strollers, diaper bags, and young kids, "said TSA Federal Security Director for Kirk Skinner. "The 'Families on the Fly' campaign offers dedicated security lanes for families with children aged 12 and under, creating a more efficient and family-friendly screening process. Our goal is to make air travel secure, smart, and supportive for families."

The "Families on the Fly" dedicated lanes are also available at several other major airports, including Orlando and Jacksonville International, Charlotte-Douglas International, John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Charleston International Airport in South Carolina, Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, PR, and T.F. Green International Airport in Providence, Rhode Island. TSA plans to expand these family lanes to additional airports nationwide.

The "Families on the Fly "initiative is one of several programs TSA has rolled out this summer to improve hospitality at its 435 airports throughout the country. Earlier this month, TSA launched the "Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease" campaign designed to recognize the service and sacrifice of military and uniformed service members and their families. TSA, in coordination with its industry partners, introduced expedited access for military members in TSA PreCheck lanes at select airports near larger military installations. This included dedicated screening lanes, or front-of-line privileges, designed to minimize wait times and improve convenience for service members.

TSA reminds travelers flying out of TPA that military personnel and civilian Department of Defense (DOD) staff are eligible for free TSA PreCheck by using their DOD ID number as their Known Traveler Number when booking travel. Children 12 and under may accompany service members and DOD staff in TSA PreCheck lanes without restriction. Minors 13-17 must be on the same airline reservation with a TSA PreCheck-eligible parent or guardian to receive expedited screening.

For more information on TSA's military travel benefits, visit https://www.tsa.gov/military.

TSA announced a limited time offer: Buy One Get One for $15 off. Enroll in TSA PreCheck and get $15 off the second enrollment when two people sign up together through an authorized enrollment provider. A family of four can save $30. TSA.gov has more information on this great deal.

In addition, the TSA Cares program remains available for passengers with disabilities and medical conditions and those needing personalized assistance through the screening process, ensuring an enhanced travel experience.

TSA encourages all travelers to prepare for airport security screening, particularly during the busy summer travel season. For more detailed information, visit tsa.gov.