GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Some waited at Appleton International Airport Sunday for family to arrive, and others headed out of state for the holiday- leaving a few days early to beat the holiday rush.
Abe Weber, Airport Director at Appleton International, tells FOX 11 that’s the right idea.
“If you’re going to travel during the holiday season its best to maybe travel ahead of time.”
Stephanie Gunderson was headed to North Dakota with her sister and two nephews to see family.
“It’s just easier flying out on a Sunday and we have all this week off so… it’ll be easy to get through security.”
The Transportation Safety Administration says 25 million people will travel through security screening checkpoints to get to their Thanksgiving destinations.
According to AAA, more than 54 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home–that’s 2.5 million more than last year.
It’s expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel holiday in over a decade. Weber has seen an increase in air travelers all year.
“We’ve seen a significant increase all year and so no doubt we’ll see a very big holiday season this year.”
Weber says to avoid delays, TSA.gov has detailed information about what can and cannot be taken on an airplane.
When bringing gifts, make sure they aren’t wrapped. Food is OK to carry on but Weber says to be safe liquids should be in checked luggage.
“If you just have to take them to make sure they’re below 3.4 ounces.”
He says arrive early, especially those who don’t travel often.
“We have some ambassadors that will help out in the parking lot and getting in the terminal building.”
And he says don’t be afraid to ask for help.
