Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) is expanding its free security line reservation program to Terminal 1.
MSP Reserve enables travelers to book a place in the airport security line for themselves and their companions ahead of time. Terminal 1 passengers are now able to make reservations for a security line time for flights.
MSP is one of 18 airports in North America and Europe operating the program since launching it at Terminal 2 in May 2023. MSP Reserve at Terminal 2 logged 50,000 reservations in its first year.
Passengers can book appointments online as early as one week before a flight. Reservations require travelers to enter flight details and the number of people in the traveling party, and then select from a list of available times. At the airport, travelers will access a security checkpoint lane designated for MSP Reserve passengers. After scanning a confirmation QR code with staff, travelers can enter the separate security lane. The Terminal 1 MSP Reserve lane will be located at the North Checkpoint.
Virtual security lines are becoming more popular as airports become busier. Read about how Carrasco Airport in Uruguay is implementing virtual queuing technology here.