New one-stop security setup streamlines connections at DFW

Travelers flying from London to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) can now save time before catching connecting flights, thanks to a new "one-stop" security setup announced by American Airlines. This trial setup allows passengers arriving from London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) to bypass baggage and security recheck processes.

Jim Moses, senior vice president of DFW hub operations at American Airlines, described the change as a "game changer," highlighting its efficiency for U.S. connecting customers. Travelers will go through passport control directly on the jet bridge as they deplane, allowing them to proceed directly to their connecting gates while their bags are transferred seamlessly.

For years, international travelers faced a lengthy process involving passport control, baggage claim and recheck, and additional security checks upon arrival in the U.S. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in collaboration with airlines and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has been working to simplify these requirements for passengers arriving from certain approved international airports.