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Pilot Program Allows Remote Security for Boston Logan Airport

JetBlue and Delta are first participating airlines

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Harvey Chipkin

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Boston Logan passengers coming from the MetroWest region (Boston suburbs) now have the opportunity to skip airport lines and head straight to their gate through the Massachusetts Port Authority’s (Massport’s) new Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham pilot program.

This “first-of-its-kind pilot,” according to an announcement, allows travelers to go through TSA security in Framingham, board a dedicated secure bus and arrive at Boston Logan beyond the security checkpoint for $9 each way. Reservations are now open on Massport’s website.

During this pilot, only passengers flying on Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be able to use this service, though there are plans to expand access to additional airlines in the future. Tickets can be booked from 90 days to 90 minutes before departure.

Rich Davey, Massport CEO, said. “Passengers in and around Metro West now have a new, low-stress way to reach Boston Logan.” He continued: “Imagine arriving at the airport having already checked in and cleared security and then being dropped off just steps from your gate. This is the kind of stress-free process we’re working to make a reality for everyone.”

The Landline Company, a third-party contractor, is partnering with Massport to help manage the program. Landline runs a similar bus service between airports in Pennsylvania and Illinois, but this will be the first program in the nation to offer service from a remote terminal directly to an airport, according to the announcement.

On the same website where they can book the airport trip, travelers can purchase Logan Express (LEX) Framingham tickets for their return trip. Return service will be provided on Framingham LEX service, which is located curbside at all Boston Logan terminals.

Charlie Schewe, director of sales – east, for Delta, said, “This forward-thinking program is exactly the kind of innovation we want to be part of – elevating the journey and getting people to their destination seamlessly.”

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