This bill aims to make it easier for caregivers to assist minors and passengers needing help at airports by providing expedited gate passes. This change is important for ensuring that vulnerable travelers have the support they need during their journey.
Fast Lane for Youths Act or the FLY Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians who already qualify for the TSA Pre Check program to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights. The TSA Pre Check program expedites traveler screening through participating TSA security checkpoints. Specifically, the FAA and the TSA must collaborate to establish a system to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures for these individuals. The system must ensure that these caregivers, parents, and guardians are provided up to two gate passes.
1. This bill creates a system to speed up gate passes for caregivers at airports. 2. It allows parents and guardians to accompany minors and passengers needing help to their flights. 3. Caregivers who qualify for TSA Pre-Check can receive up to two gate passes. 4. The system will be established within 180 days after the bill is enacted. 5. Gate passes will indicate the caregiver's TSA Pre-Check status.
Parents, guardians, and caregivers of minors or passengers needing assistance at airports.