Family TSA lines launch at airports across the US

By Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — Flying with children is always a challenge, from lugging strollers through security to making sure Teddy doesn’t get left at the gate and dealing with mid-flight meltdowns. But a new Department of Homeland Security program seeks to ease parents’ stress while traveling by offering family-friendly lanes at TSA checkpoints.

The Families on the Fly program began its roll-out at select airports this summer, including at John Wayne Airport in Orange County.

Parents need not have TSA PreCheck to take advantage of the dedicated lanes, which often have shorter lines and allow families to move through security without feeling rushed or like they are inconveniencing their fellow passengers.

The TSA began launching its new family-friendly lanes in J