U.S. security pre-clearances may be coming soon to UK airports


Skift Take

Will surely be a benefit to travelers between the two countries, but could also be perceived as America's obsession with security infringing upon somewhat more-open UK machinery as it crosses borders.

UK Government officials have given their backing to US-security checks at UK airports. As part of a new aviation policy, published last week, the UK Department for Transport said such a move would offer “significant benefits” for transatlantic passengers...Outside of the EU, the US remains the single most popular market for air services from the UK, with abo