Full Breakdown
Boston Logan Launches First U.S. Remote TSA Screening Pilot in Framingham
5/20/2026, 12:37:02 AM
Remote Check-in at Framingham
On June 1 2026, Massport and the TSA opened a remote terminal at 19 Flutie Pass, Framingham. Eligible Delta and JetBlue passengers check in, drop bags, clear TSA, then board a Landline shuttle that drops them at Logan’s secure gate area, bypassing airport security lines.
Background
Logan Express was created to ease road congestion, but a partial government shutdown in early 2024 caused record TSA wait times, prompting Massport to shift part of screening off-site.
Partners
Massport (CEO Rich Davey; Deputy Director Peter Howe), TSA (Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl), Landline (CEO David Sunde), Delta (Director Charlie Schewe) and JetBlue (VP Daniel Blake) are the stakeholders.
Timeline & Operations
The three-month pilot serves flights between 5:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. (some reports list 5 a.m.–1 p.m.). Buses run roughly hourly, with an initial eight-per-day schedule. Each shuttle seats 55, carries checked luggage, and arrives at Logan at least 45 minutes before departure. The terminal opens at 3 a.m.; passengers should arrive 2½–3 hours before flight. Tickets cost $9; parking is $7 per day.
Key Numbers
- $9 fare, $7 daily parking.
- 55-seat shuttle, 400 parking spaces.
- Logan Express moved 2.7 million passengers last year; Framingham is its busiest site.
- Logan handled >43 million passengers in 2025.
Impact
Massport expects reduced road and terminal congestion, lower traveler stress, and fewer emissions. Success could make off-site screening a model for other hubs.
Official Statements
Rich Davey called the service “a stress-free process we’re working to make a reality.” Peter Howe said it will be “more seamless, more convenient.” David Sunde noted the program “takes care of all those anxieties up front.” Daniel Blake expressed confidence in security; Charlie Schewe called it “the kind of innovation we want to be part of.”
Criticism
Detailed security-protocol documentation has not been released, and a bus breakdown would force passengers back through landside security.
Conflicting Reports
Sources differ on bus frequency (eight daily vs. hourly) and operating hours (5 a.m.–1 p.m. vs. 5:30 a.m.–4 p.m.). Baggage-transfer procedures remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The traffic, the parking, the lines, the chaos — all of those little uncertainties add up to a real headache before you ever reach your seat. We built Landline to fix that.” — David Sunde, CEO, Landline
- “Rich Davey, Massport Chief Executive Officer, explains: “The Remote Terminal pilot program is part of Massport’s broader vision to reimagine the travel experience and make the passenger journey more seamless, connected, and efficient.” — Rich Davey, CEO, Massport
- “the kind of innovation we want to be part of — elevating the journey and getting people to their destination seamlessly.” — Charlie Schewe, Director of Sales-East, Delta
- “JetBlue has always focused on creating a seamless experience for our customers, from the first moment of planning a trip, to after they reach their destination. As Massport pilots this first-in-the-nation approach to remote check-in and security screening for customers in the region, we’re excited to try new ways to enhance our customers’ journey by thinking outside the box and collaborating with our airport partners.” — Daniel Blake, VP of Airport Experience, JetBlue
What’s Next
Massport will review data after the trial and may extend the Framingham service, add a Braintree terminal, and consider additional airlines.
