Delta to launch its first airport saving plan in Atlanta this week

A large trip time is expected to be launched this week at the world’s busiest airport.
By July 31, Delta Airlines is expected to start a new safety protocol for passengers flying from London and then establish contact at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
These changes will allow those connecting passengers to skip the time-consuming luggage and security rechecking process that is usually required after international travel.
It is part of a new pilot program that airlines jointly initiated with the Transportation Safety Administration and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which simplifies a tedious process that can last for an hour (or more).
Delta Air Lines Alliance partner Virgin Atlantic is also expected to start a “one-stop” agreement in Atlanta soon.
American Airlines has just launched a similar program for passengers who boarded in London and then connected at its Fort Dallas Worth International Airport (DFW) center.
Eliminate major travel headaches
On ATL and DFW, both of these changes remove one of the biggest troubles of international travel…that is, for passengers traveling in London.
Currently, passengers have encountered connections in the United States after a long flight from abroad, facing a frustrating and time-consuming series of steps:
- Clear passport control.
- Wait for their check-in bags to arrive at the carousel.
- Recheck the bag.
- Return to safety.
The new pilot program eliminates many obstacles, allowing passengers to deal with it immediately after leaving the plane. They can then go to the connection gate and just like on a home connection, their bags are transferred to a new plane.
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In Atlanta, the Delta’s new one-stop program will be used by all passengers, although they need to do one of two things to maximize time savings:
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Expected 1-speed expansion
This new airport process is an important milestone and time-saving for travelers. (I imagine many people spend more time sitting in the lounge and less time in line.)

Nevertheless, reality check: Currently, this is a very limited program. By the end of July, it is available in total two US Airport – Only for passengers traveling in London.
However, all signs indicate an extension of the program, assuming everything is fine.
Delta and American each said they hope to expand these simplified travel programs to more U.S. hubs in the future.
TSA focuses on security agreements in other countries
Expect to see a U.S. strike cooperation security agreement with more countries in the near future. These can allow for a similarly simplified itinerary to start at other foreign airports (not only in London).
TSA officials specifically attempt to work with other countries with comparable security agreements with the United States, such as the United Kingdom
Last week, a top TSA official told Fox News that the agency hopes to reach a one-stop security agreement with other overseas airports in the coming months.

It is worth noting that passengers of American Airlines flying from Sydney to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have transferred their luggage to connected flights, and for the moment, these passengers do have to restore TSA security before catching the connection.
Meanwhile, ATL and DFW passengers on connected flights at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can already skip London’s second security check. The program was launched last winter.
Bottom line
These changes are as TSA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are reconsidering various long-term air travel security protocols.
Earlier this month, TSA terminated its policy requiring travelers to take off their shoes in standard safe lanes.
The agency also acknowledged that it is considering how to deal with restrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols that it is carrying around.
The American Travel Association (American Travel Association) specifically targets these new one-stop security protocols, calling them “a overdue step in a desire for a modern travel experience” and “eliminating redundancy screening,” especially as the United States prepares to host the World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles in 2026.
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