What happened
- American Airlines (and British Airways): London Heathrow (LHR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
- Delta Air Lines (and Virgin Atlantic): London Heathrow (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL)
- American Airlines: Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
- Delta Air Lines: Seoul (ICN) to Atlanta (ATL)
- Korean Air: Seoul (ICN) to JFK These changes are authorized by Congress and represent a significant policy shift for frequent fliers on these specific international itineraries
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have launched two new pilot programs to streamline international connections in the U.S. One Stop Security: Eligible passengers flying from abroad can skip the TSA security re-check before their connecting flight. They clear passport control upon arrival and proceed directly to their next gate. This program currently partners with the United Kingdom on two routes: Passengers flying from DFW/ATL to Heathrow can also skip security re-check when connecting in London. International Remote Baggage Screening: Passengers on approved routes have their luggage transferred directly to their final destination, eliminating the need to wait for bags and re-check them after clearing customs and TSA. This program partners with Australia and South Korea: