Columbia Metropolitan Airport introduces Experience CAE Guest Pass Program for non-traveling guests

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)  announced the launch of the Experience CAE Guest Pass Program, a new initiative that grants non-traveling guests access the post-security area of the airport. This free program, launching this Monday, September 15, will be available to the public seven days a week between 4 a.m. and 8 p.m.

“The Experience CAE Guest Pass program makes Columbia Metropolitan Airport more accessible than ever before,” said Kim Crafton, Vice President of Marketing and Air Service Development. “Whether spending time at the gate with friends and family before a flight, admiring art in our soon to return Art in the Airport program, shopping, dining or simply sitting in one of our rocking chairs plane spotting, we look forward to welcoming in everyone to CAE.”

Guests can apply for a pass up to seven days in advance, with a minimum of 48 hours notice. Applicants will receive an email confirming whether their application has been approved or denied. Approved guests must present their Experience CAE Guest Pass and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved ID to go through the security checkpoint.

All program participants are subjected to the same TSA security requirements and regulations as ticketed passengers. If security lines are long, priority will be granted to ticketed passengers, enabling them to board their flights promptly.

Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can add up to two minors on their approved pass.

For more information about this program and to review Frequently Asked Questions, please visit www.FlyCAE.com/GuestPass.

About Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Now providing 31+ daily flights with nonstop service to 13 airports in 11 cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York City (LGA), Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. (Dulles and Reagan National) and seasonal service to Miami, Florida, CAE recently welcomed both Allegiant Air, which started service at CAE in May of 2025 and offers nonstop service to Orlando/Sanford and Fort Lauderdale and Spirit Airlines, which started service in June of 2025 and offers nonstop service to Orlando (MCO), Fort Lauderdale and Newark, New Jersey (EWR). A two-time Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accredited facility, CAE continues to be a major economic driver for the Midlands region. Welcoming over 1.3 million passengers in 2024, CAE is served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines and serves as a regional cargo hub for UPS and served by cargo carrier, FedEx.