Wednesday, December 12, 2018

How To Get Gate Passes For Nonticketed Passengers

By Ruth Scott


If you are from a certain generation, then you probably remember a time when dropping a loved one off at the airport was a simple and hassle-free experience. There were even years when family members and friends could walk people all the way up to the gate and then watch their planes depart from a nearby window. Now even getting gate passes for nonticketed passengers can be a major ordeal. Fortunately, there are a few steps that you can take to help simplify this process.

For one thing, you should make an effort to limit how many passes you attempt to get. Anyone who wants to move towards the gate area and through security is going to need to be cleared first. The more people trying to go through this process, the more complicated it will invariably be and the more likely your party is to arouse suspicions.

In most instances, any person who does not have a ticket will have to have a good reason for getting through. Moreover, this reason will have to be directly connected with the safety and well-being of the passenger. This is something that must be stated at the time of checking in.

There are several reasons why you might be able to accompany a ticketed passenger to his or her gate such as illness, injury or chronic conditions that cause problems with mobility. It might not feel right to let someone travel alone through such a chaotic environment when dealing with any permanent or temporary disability. When this is the case, show your idea and tell the attendant why a pass is needed. It really can be that simple.

Ultimately, those issuing your pass will need to have two things. The first of these is a good reason why you need to pass through. The second is a valid, government-issued ID or passport. If you lack either of these things, you will not be able to go on. Once your pass has been issued, you will need to follow all other security protocols.

Get ready to take your shows off and to have your personal items scanned just like everyone else. It is necessary for people to follow these same protocols even if they won't be boarding plans. If the person traveling is excused from certain steps as the result of disability, you probably won't receive this same exception.

This process seems a bit harsh to some especially given that there was once a time when the airports were far less difficult to navigate. In many cases, however, the overarching goal is simply making sure that everyone remains safe. Your willingness to help the professionals in the airport do their job can help expedite the process.

Should there ever come a time, however, when you feel as though your rights have been violated, make sure to report the incidence. You can use video footage, written statements and online social media to spread the word. Make sure that commercial airports and regulating authorities are receiving reports of abusive behaviors helps keep travel safe for all.




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