Atlanta and Dallas flyers can skip security recheck at London Heathrow

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.