AIRFARE Act

The Accommodating Individuals Requesting Familial Assistance in Riding Efficiently Act, or AIRFARE Act , mandates the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement a new system within 180 days of enactment. This system aims to streamline gate access procedures at domestic airports for individuals assisting certain passengers. Specifically, the bill enables air carriers to offer up to two gate passes to caregivers, parents, or guardians accompanying minors (under 18) or passengers needing assistance , such as those with health or mobility issues like wheelchair users, to their departing flights. These gate passes would allow the accompanying individuals to pass through security and proceed to the gate. A significant provision allows individuals to apply their existing TSA Pre-Check privileges to these gate passes using their Known Traveler Numbers, ensuring a more efficient security screening process. For passengers using wheelchairs, a gate pass can only be issued to a caregiver if that individual is actively pushing the wheelchair.