Did you know that Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year for air travel? And because it’s such a popular travel holiday, that means you can expect long lines and lots of delays going through the security checkpoints. Along with a big dose of patience, it helps to keep these Thanksgiving travel tips in mind before you set off for the airport parking lot.
Timing is Everything
The busier the airport, the more time you need to allow to get to there and make it through the long lines. This means leaving your house earlier than you normally would; after all, thousands of others just like you are making their way to the airport, too, so traffic is bound to be congested. It’s ideal to arrive at the airport with at least two hours to spare before your flight departs.
Don’t rely on the airport parking lots to have a convenient space open. Particularly over periods of heavy air travel, it’s wise to use offsite airport parking so you can be assured of a spot and timely transportation to the terminal without any hassles or delays.
Check-In
After you park at the airport and approach the check-in counter, expect a long line. If you’ve never printed your boarding pass and checked in to your flight online before, now might be the ideal time to give it a go because it will save you lots of time and aggravation.
If you can, travel light and don’t check any luggage. Just be sure your carry-on fits the airline’s specifications as far as dimensions and weight and that your liquids are compliant with TSA guidelines. Read the rest of this entry »