Airlines to permit some passengers to skip customs safety checkpoint

International journey is getting simpler for some passengers.

American Airlines has partnered with the Transportation Security Administration to pilot a brand new program that enables some worldwide vacationers to skip the standard TSA and customs rescreenings.

The first-of-its-kind program, often called One Stop Security, will permit passengers to go on to their connecting flight after touchdown from overseas with out reclaiming and rechecking their checked baggage, which will probably be routinely transferred to the connecting flight.

Per a Fox News report, Delta Airlines is anticipated to observe with its personal trial starting Wednesday, July 30, for passengers flying from London Heathrow to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

OSS is anticipated to streamline the journey expertise by “leveraging advanced technology” to chop connection occasions by greater than half, which usually contains clearing US Customs, claiming checked baggage, rechecking baggage after which clearing TSA safety.

“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 working officer at American, mentioned in a statement.

“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 at the moment being examined by AA’s largest hub, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, and solely with flights arriving from London Heathrow Airport.

Travelers touring from London and connecting by Dallas will be capable of clear customs proper on the arrival gate.

American is the primary airline to implement OSS at a US airport and “plans to explore opportunities to expand” the service to further flights and airports sooner or later.

“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,” US Travel President and CEO Geoff Freeman mentioned in a separate statement.