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Are you catching a flight during the Thanksgiving travel period? The TSA has some advice
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PANAMA CITY — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for the busy Thanksgiving travel period, and it wants to make sure travelers are ready, as well.
According to a TSA press release, the agency expects to screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2. That would be a volume increase of approximately 6% from the same holiday time period in 2023. (On Monday, AAA projected a record number of travelers in Florida and nationwide for Thanksgiving.)
As you prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, here are some TSA travel tips:
What will be the busiest airport days during the Thanksgiving holiday period?
”TSA projects the three busiest travel days will be Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after the holiday,” the TSA release says. “The agency expects to screen more than 2.8 million people on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2.9 million for Wednesday, Nov. 27, and more than 3 million people on Sunday, Dec. 1.”
How should air travelers pack for the Thanksgiving travel period?
TSA advises passengers to pack smart and start with an empty bag. Passengers who do so are less likely to inadvertently bring prohibited items through the checkpoint.
What items are prohibited at the security checkpoint?
“All liquids, gels and aerosols must be 3.4 ounces or less when packed in a carry-on bag,” the release says. “Certain foods, such as gravy, cranberry sauce, wine, jam and preserves — which are considered liquids or gels — must be packed in a checked bag if they exceed 3.4 ounces.
”If you can spill it, spray it, spread it, pump it or pour it, it is a liquid, aerosol or gel and must be packed in your checked bag if it exceeds the 3.4-ounce limit,” the release says.
Passengers are allowed to bring cakes and other baked goods through checkpoint.
Where can I find more travel tips?
Check out TSA’s top travel tips for an efficient and successful trip through security this holiday season.
“This holiday season is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods on record, and the vigilant people of the Transportation Security Administration stand ready to ensure the security and ease of travel,” Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas said in the release. “Many members of the TSA workforce will be on duty throughout Thanksgiving Day and week and I am immensely grateful for their selfless dedication and professionalism.”
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TSA prepares for anticipated busiest Thanksgiving air travel period on record
