Overview
- The Framingham remote terminal has carried 10,000 passengers since it opened on June 1, and Massport said that early demand prompted an extension of the original 90‑day pilot through March.
- Travelers complete TSA screening and baggage check in Framingham before boarding a secure bus that drops them past security at Logan for a $9 one‑way ticket during current service hours.
- Service is limited to JetBlue and Delta flights for trips between 5:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. while Massport works on adding United, American and Southwest and finding drop zones at Terminal B.
- Massport has made small operational changes during the pilot, including earlier TSA lane openings, added amenities and online ticketing, and it plans a permanent Braintree terminal with garage construction slated to start this fall but opening years away.
- Officials say the program cuts drive time and ride‑hail costs for suburban travelers and could serve as a model for other airports, though expansion will be incremental because of space, scheduling and construction limits.