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15 Realities About American Travel Before TSA

1. Walk Right Up to the Gate

1. Walk Right Up to the Gate
Pre-2001, airport farewells were personal; now, security limits access to departure gates.

Before the establishment of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in 2001, non-ticketed individuals could accompany friends and family up to the departure gate, making goodbyes and reunions much more personal. This easy access is now impossible for security reasons. More on changing airport security policies can be found at NPR.

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