High passenger traffic at LVIA thanks to summer travel surge

HANOVER TWP., Pa. — Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) says the summer surge has made for the highest passenger traffic for May since 2004. 

The media release from airport officials writes that 84,243 passengers used ABE in May 2024. That’s a 16.5% increase from May of last year. 

As the summer travel season continues, airport officials are offering tips for travelers:

• Give yourself extra time to process through the TSA Checkpoint
• Visit TSA.gov or @askTSA with any general questions or to arrange travel with special circumstances
• If you are traveling with children, double-check their carry-on bags to ensure there aren’t any prohibited items
• Passengers under the age of 18 years-old do not need travel identification if accompanied by a companion
• Boarding begins 30 to 45-minutes prior to departure
• Checked bags will not be accepted less than 30-minutes before departure