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Do Gate Passes give TSA PreCheck® benefits to parents accompanying minors through security?

No. Parents accompanying children through airport security via gate passes will always be directed to standard screening as TSA PreCheck benefits do not apply to gate passes. This applies even if the parent has enrolled in TSA PreCheck.

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