Airport officials say nonpassenger gate-access programs are popular ... dressed in goofy getups while toting balloons or homemade signs of welcome, congratulations or even matrimonial proposals.

After that, you’re free to head to the gate! Currently ... day for visitors to the Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) in Blountville, Tennessee, you’ll have to sign up early. Same-day requests aren ...

However, there’s still some work to be done, like adding a federal inspection area to the new international gate ... of the airport did change, travelers might still see the old signs ...

In 2017, Pittsburgh International Airport launched its "myPITpass" program, essentially allowing non-travelers to bring their friends and family directly to the gate after security screening.