More airports now welcome non-ticketed guests

We’re delighted that an increasing number of airports are adding gate pass programs that allow non-ticketed guests to go through airport security lanes to shop, dine and spend more time with friends and family.

The newest on the list is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), which rolled out its OAK Guest Pass Program this week.

Here is our current list of other airports that offer gate pass programs, as of December 2025. We expect more to join in 2026.

Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) in Ohio has the CAK Guest Pass Program.

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) offers the FlySide Pass.

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, MI has the LAN Visitor Pass.

Cleveland Hopkins Interational Airport (CLE) offers the Hopkins Hangout Pass.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is home to the DTW Destinaton Pass.

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) offers the MCI Guest Pass Program

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has the MSY Guest Pass program.

Nashville International Airport (BNA) welcomes guests with its BNA Passport.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) program is called the the Wingmate Pass.

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA): SEA Visitor Pass Program.

OC AirPass at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA.

Oakland San Francisco Bay Area Airport (OAK) now has the OAK Guest Pass Program.

ONT+ Visitor Pass Program at California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has a Stay and Play Visitor Pass

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has a SAT Pass for guests.

San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers the SAN Pass for Terminals 1 and 2.

Tampa International Airport and its TPA All Access pass is back on the list.

Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco, WA offers the PSC Pass.

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) has the TUL Visitor Pass Program.

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