Remember the time when air travel was much simpler? TSA checkpoints didn’t exist, and it was easy to check in, drop your bags, walk through a metal detector, and head straight to your gate. Even friends and family could come with you for a final goodbye at the gate or meet you there when your flight arrived.

Well, for the first time in decades, some US airports are allowing non-travelers to pass through security and accompany loved ones to the gate, bringing back a tradition that pretty much disappeared after the September 11 attacks.

But wait, not so fast- airports have emphasized that these programs are not permanent and can be canceled at any time. So, enjoy while and where you can.