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Atlanta and Dallas flyers can skip security recheck at London Heathrow

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Atlanta and Dallas flyers can skip security recheck at London Heathrow
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Caroline Lascom Senior editor | The Points Guy

Making connections at London's Heathrow Airport has become easier for travelers from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). American Airlines announced a new "One Stop Security" pilot program, allowing passengers on certain flights to skip the security recheck when connecting in London.

The trial program, which began on February 4, includes flights operated by American Airlines and its Oneworld alliance partner British Airways from DFW. A spokesperson for Heathrow confirmed that passengers flying with these airlines will benefit from this initiative. David Seymour, American's chief operating officer, stated, "What this means for our customers — and our team's ability to care for our customers — cannot be overstated."

Additionally, ATL introduced a similar initiative earlier this month. Delta Air Lines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic passengers flying from ATL to Heathrow can also bypass the security recheck in Terminals 3 or 5.

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"This is a huge step forward for efficiency, sustainability, and overall passenger experience," ATL remarked in their announcement.

Despite the advantages of the One Stop Security program, it remains limited to specific routes between DFW or ATL and Heathrow. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.K.'s Department for Transport collaborated with airlines to launch this trial due to similar security protocols enforced by both countries.

There are discussions about introducing similar programs within the United States. Former TSA Administrator David Pekoske mentioned plans for domestic one-stop security trials during his tenure.

Reclearing security at Heathrow is often challenging due to long wait times. This trial aims to ease connections at one of the busiest airports globally while offering more time for travelers in airport lounges during layovers.

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