KENTWOOD, Mich.—The Transportation Security Administration is expanding its Pre✓™ option at Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Passengers flying on Delta Airlines via Checkpoint A and on Southwest, United and American Airlines via Checkpoint B can now utilize the TSA Pre✓™ program.  It allows pre-approved travelers to leave on their shoes, light outwear and belt and keep their laptop and complaint liquids/gels in their carry-on in select screening lanes.

To become a pre-approved traveler, passengers must go through a pre-enrollment process online at www.TSA.gov and visit an application center to provide personal information, payment and identification papers.  To find an enrollment center, visit the Department of Homeland Security page here.

KENTWOOD, Mich.—West Michigan is home to one of the top five best airports in the world.

The Airports Council International ranked the Gerald R. Ford International Airport fifth among airports that serve 2 million to 5 million passengers a year.  The rankings are based on passenger reviews of security, amenities and customer service.

“Customer service is a top priority for our entire team at the Gerald R.

MUSKEGON, Mich.—A newly-renovated Applebee’s restaurant celebrated its grand re-opening Tuesday, Feb. 18 by helping hungry children.

During the ribbon cutting event, the restaurant located at 1825 E. Sherman Blvd. presented a check for $5,573.22 to Kids' Food Basket.  The donation marks nearly $35,000 Team Schostak Family Restaurants has donated to non-profit organizations throughout West Michigan.

“We’re so excited to be here on the lakeshore now and we’re serving two schools- almost 600 students a day,” says Kids’ Food Basket Executive Director Bridget Clark-Whitney. “This kind of donation is going to provide over 5,500 meals to kids right here in the community. Every dollar means a meal and every meal means a time that a child isn’t going to bed hungry and that child is able to get up, go to school and learn right here in Muskegon County.”