LANSING, Mich. — As the holiday season kicks off with predictions of record-breaking travel numbers over Thanksgiving, the Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is sharing travel tips for our neighbors.
AAA officials project nearly 82 million people nationwide will travel 50 or more miles from home for Thanksgiving from
Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2.
The majority of those travelers are expected to drive to their destinations; however, the Capital Region International Airport is still anticipating an increase in passengers.
"The airport's team is fully prepared for the official start of the holiday travel season, and our airline partners are committed to getting passengers to their destinations safely and efficiently," said Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority.
The three busiest travel days this Thanksgiving are expected to be: Tuesday, Nov. 26, Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 1.
Follow these essential holiday travel tips from LAN:
- Arrive early
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight
- Checked bags MUST be checked in 45 minutes before departure for American Airlines, Breeze Airways and Delta Air Lines.
- Check your flight status often
- Check for flight changes, delays or cancellations before you leave for the airport
- Check directly with your airline for the most accurate and up-to-date information
- Stay Flexible
- Weather and high travel volumes can affect schedules
- Allow extra time for connecting flight
- Follow the 3-1-1 rule
- Use three-ounce bottles or less for all liquids, gels and aerosols
- Put them in a one-quart clear plastic zip-top bag
- Only one bag per passenger
- Larger containers may be packed in a checked bag
- Dress smart
- Wear comfortable clothing and light layers
- Don't wear clothes with a high metal content
Holiday items and TSA guidelines
Allowed through TSA checkpoints in carry-on luggage:
- Gifts, but plan to keep them unwrapped as unwrapping may be required for inspection
- Solid food items, including turkey, pie, baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables
- Small decorations without sharp edges
Prohibited through TSA checkpoints in carry-on luggage but allowed in checked bags:
- Liquids over 3.4 oz., including snow globes
- Liquid-based food items such as gravy, cranberry sauce, dips, wine, canned fruit and vegetables
- Wrapped gifts containing prohibited items
- Aerosol cans or other pressurized items
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