The TSA is expecting the volume at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to be more than what someone might see for a holiday week.
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The agency has also been making more passengers undergo more time-consuming full screening instead of randomly selecting them for the streamlined process reserved for people who have had their backgrounds checked, it said in a statement.
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Wednesday and the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving are expected to be the busiest travel days, with approximately 21,000 passengers expected each day, compared with roughly 19,000 on an average day, Mitchell spokesman Ryan McAdams said in a statement. They can also keep laptops and 3-1-1 compliant liquids in carry-on bags.
Officials say an estimated 201,545 passengers will use the airport during the 11-day period from the Friday before Thanksgiving through the Monday after the holiday.
Take Everything Out of Your Pockets – You will save time if you take items out of your pockets and put them in your carry on before you get to the checkpoint. Flyers should factor in more time to get through security.
“TSA recommends arriving at the airport at least two hours before a flight if travelers are not yet enrolled in TSA Pre-Check”, said Lisa Farbstein, a TSA spokeswoman.
Medical Conditions – Travelers who have medical conditions or disabilities are encouraged to call the TSA Cares toll-free helpline in advance of their trip at 1-855-787-2227 to ask about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the checkpoint. This helps the process move along efficiently.
Travelers landing in Madison noted higher security in NY and other airports.
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Food items such as pies and cakes are permitted but may require further inspection.
