OAN Staff Jenna Lee
3:21 PM – Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced a first-of-its-kind “straight-to-gate” pilot program at Boston Logan International Airport, aiming to slash security wait times ahead of the busy summer travel season.
Beginning June 1st, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will test an innovative off-site screening process at a remote terminal in Framingham, Massachusetts.
The experimental program allows eligible travelers to check bags, clear security 25 miles away from the airport, and board a secure shuttle directly to their departure gates — a move that could fundamentally modernize and streamline domestic airport security procedures.
The rollout follows a chaotic spring for air travel, during which a 76-day partial government shutdown forced thousands of TSA agents to work without pay. The resulting staffing shortages and mass employee callouts triggered historically high security wait times and severe disruptions at major airports nationwide.
“The Remote Terminal pilot program is part of Massport’s broader vision to reimagine the travel experience and make the passenger journey more seamless, connected, and efficient. Passengers in and around Metro West now have a new, low-stress way to reach Boston Logan,” said Massport CEO Rich Davey in a press release.
Boston Logan International Airport will become the first in the nation to offer an off-site, straight-to-gate security program, utilizing the exact same federally approved TSA personnel, equipment, and protocols found at the main airport terminals.
While the service is uniquely open to travelers in all fare classes — including basic economy — the initial pilot program is strictly limited to passengers flying on Delta Air Lines or JetBlue Airways, rather than all domestic and international flights.
According to David Sunde, CEO and founder of Landline, the transit company powering the remote terminal shuttles, this off-site model is becoming a necessity as major U.S. hubs rapidly run out of physical space to expand traditional infrastructure and accommodate surging passenger demand.
“You can only do so much to build a bigger front door at these airports. At some point, you have to think about how you can make more front doors,” Sunde said.
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