Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) said this week that passengers flying on United Airlines through Terminals 7 and 8 now may reserve a time at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening area through a new pilot program called LAX Fast Lane
Guests interested in this option can visit www.flylax.com/fastlane to reserve a 15-minute window to proceed through security in Terminal 7. Once a customer has selected their time window, they will receive a QR code that they will show upon arrival at the security checkpoint. They will then be allowed to enter a reserved TSA screening lane.
United is reaching out to customers who are traveling from LAX to notify them of this free option that will be available daily from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the 90-day pilot, which ends Jan. 18, 2022.
Guests are able to reserve their spot in line up to 24 hours before their departure, and must choose a time that is at least one hour before their flight departs. While reservations are highly encouraged, those who do not reserve in advance may be able to reserve a space upon arrival at the airport if space is available.
Guests who participate in other trusted traveler programs, such as TSA PreCheck, will not be able to use their benefits in the dedicated lane.
“At LAX, we are helping our guests control their journey from their own device, and this new pilot program leverages technology to provide passengers with a scheduled time to be at the TSA checkpoints,” said Justin Erbacci, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), operators of LAX. “We thank our partners at United Airlines and TSA for their collaboration as we test a service that fits with our digital-first mindset and create a seamless, efficient journey from home to gate.”
