The Brief
- San Francisco International Airport just joined Oakland’s airport in allowing approved ticket-less family and friends to walk their loved ones to the gates to say goodbye and pick them up with hugs and smiles upon arrival.
- People have to fill out applications to be approved.
- This used to be the custom before Sept. 11, 2001.
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco International Airport just joined Oakland’s airport in allowing approved ticket-less family and friends to walk their loved ones to the gates to say goodbye and pick them up with hugs and smiles upon arrival.
Accompanying to gate
What you can do:
The program at SFO, announced on Tuesday, is called “Gate Explorer,” and allows visitors to go beyond security without booking a flight.
The caveat? People need to apply for this service, and it will be reviewed by the TSA. Applications can be submitted 30 days in advance, but same-day applications are allowed.…