Gateside Lets Non-Fliers Join Loved Ones | Portland Maine News

Gateside is bringing back the old-school airport vibe—letting non-flying folks get a free one-day pass to walk through security and meet travelers right at their gate. After 20 years of fortress-style airports, this pilot program at 13 locations tests if modern tech can let loved ones reunite or say goodbye without being stuck outside. You still gotta go through full screening—no skipping lines—but it’s about reclaiming that human connection. With crowds already tight, managing flow is the real challenge. TSA plans to expand soon—maybe your next airport visit will feel less like a checkpoint and more like a reunion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2e0fbe223ef8b00