Airlines to allow some passengers to skip customs…
Airlines are making worldwide journey simpler for some passengers.
The airline partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to pilot a new program that permits some worldwide vacationers to skip the same old TSA and customs re-screenings.
The first-of-its-kind program, identified as One Stop Security (OSS), will allow passengers to go straight to their connecting flight after touchdown from overseas without reclaiming and rechecking their checked baggage, which shall be robotically transferred to the connecting flight.
American Airlines partnered with the TSA to pilot a new program that lets worldwide vacationers skip TSA and customs re-screenings. AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File
OSS is anticipated to streamline the journey expertise by “leveraging advanced technology” to cut connection instances by more than half, which generally contains clearing US Customs, claiming checked baggage, rechecking baggage and then clearing TSA security.
“One Stop Security is one of the most forward-thinking enhancements we can bring to international travel — and importantly, to our customers — as it delivers a level of convenience and time-savings that’s never been available before to customers connecting from international flights,” David Seymour, Chief Operating Officer at American, stated in a assertion.
“With this game-changing program and thanks to our federal partners at CBP and TSA, along with DFW Airport, our customers will spend significantly less time worrying about an onerous connection process and more time enjoying their travel journey.”
The program is presently being examined through AA’s largest hub, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and only with flights arriving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
OSS is anticipated to cut connection instances by more than half. AP
Travelers touring from London and connecting through Dallas shall be ready to clear customs proper at the arrival gate.
American is the first airline to implement OSS at a US airport and “plans to explore opportunities to expand” the service to extra flights and airports in the long run.
“One Stop Security is a smart, long-overdue step toward modernizing the travel experience, eliminating redundant screening, cutting connection times and unlocking more international air service,” U.S. Travel President and CEO Geoff Freeman stated in a separate assertion.
Per a Fox News report, Delta Air Lines is anticipated to observe with their own trial starting July 30 for passengers flying from London Heathrow to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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