No CBP clearance, no TSA security screening, no checked baggage reclaim and recheck-in for inbound international travelers connecting to domestic flights within the US. This sounds as incredible as a daydream? The US CBP, TSA, and airlines have come together to make international to domestic connection as much simple as possible at major arrival/entry airports in America. All thanks to the One Stop Security program, among recent TSA initiatives like exemption of 11 liquid items from the 3-1-1 rule.
What is TSA’s One Stop Security for US-bound travelers?
TSA’s One Stop Security program (OSS) is a passenger-friendly initiative that streamlines the international to domestic connection procedure to a great extent. It lets US-bound international flyers with domestic connecting flights bypass CBP inspection, TSA checking, baggage reclaim and recheck-in at designated arrival airports. Precisely, it removes frictions from the process leading to the domestic connecting gates for eligible passengers after their arrival in the US.
Which airlines are implementing One Stop Security program?
Currently, American Airlines and Delta Airlines are the only US carriers implementing TSA’s One Stop Security program at their major hubs – Dallas DFW Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport – respectively. As of now, both airlines are offering OSS only to their passengers flying from London Heathrow to Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta.
Hailed as a breakthrough in aviation, the OSS is currently available for American Airlines’ flight AA51 passengers from London Heathrow to DFW and connecting onward within USA. It is effective at DFW Airport starting 17 July 2025. Delta Airlines will use this program, starting in August, for its passengers from LHR Airport to ATL Airport. Delta’s passengers can benefit from the OSS program only through Global Entry membership or Mobile Passport Control, a free CBP app for faster immigration clearance in the US.
Does United Airlines Offer One Stop Security program?
Unlike American Airlines and Delta, United Airlines offers this TSA service to outbound international travelers. Passengers of United flights from USA can fly to international destinations via Japan’s Narita International Airport without additional security screening during layover.
IndianEagle.com, the most trusted travel-booking partner for Indians and Americans, is trying to contact US airlines and check whether travelers from India flying to Dallas and Atlanta through London Heathrow and having further onward connection from their arrival airports can bypass additional security checks under the One Stop Security program.
What if Dallas or Atlanta is your final destination in the US?
TSA’s One Stop Security service is only for international arrivals with domestic connections in USA. If Dallas-Fort Worth or Atlanta is your final stop, you may not be able to skip additional security and checked baggage transfer formalities under TSA’s OSS program.
Benefits of One Stop Security in USA
Faster connection times: Since you no longer need to wait in line for customs, collect and recheck your bags, or go through TSA security again, your layover time at the US airport becomes significantly shorter.
No baggage claim or recheck: Under OSS, your checked baggage is automatically transferred to your final destination. So, you don’t need to pick it up at the first US airport, clear customs with it, and drop it off again.
No TSA screening at US arrival gate: Once you’ve cleared security at the departure airport (e.g., London Heathrow), you’re not required to go through another round of TSA screening when you land in the US.
Streamlined gate-to-gate experience: The OSS program is designed to mimic a domestic flight connection. It will feel like you’re simply changing planes within the same country, with far fewer formalities involved.
Reduced risk of missed connections: Because OSS removes several time-consuming checkpoints, your likelihood of missing your connecting flight drops dramatically. Even short layovers become more manageable.
Improved overall airport experience: By cutting out multiple lines and checkpoints, OSS allows passengers to relax, grab a bite, or shop between flights rather than rushing through procedures.
