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Millions of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace specifically for civilian use to ensure smooth travel during the busy holiday. officials said.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced holiday travel measures on its website last week.
“To reduce inland traffic and reduce delays during holiday travel, the FAA will use special airspace off the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico that the military has opened to the FAA for use by civilian aircraft.” DOT said.
More than 18 million airport screenings are expected during what the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) calls “the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record.”
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TSA plans more than 18 million screenings during the Thanksgiving period. (David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images, File/Getty Images)
“This holiday season is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods on record, and vigilant officials at the Transportation Security Administration are committed to ensuring safety and ease of travel,” the Secretary of Homeland Security said. We are preparing to ensure that.” Alejandro Mayorkas The agency also thanked TSA employees for their dedication to working the holidays.
TSA officials encouraged travelers to plan ahead and follow TSA travel tips to ensure a smooth passage through the holidays. (Tama Mario/Getty Images, File/Viral Press)
TSA predicted the busiest days would be the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after the holiday, with about 3 million showings per day.
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The film is expected to be shown 18.3 million times from Tuesday to Monday, representing a 6% increase from the same period last year, the broadcaster said.
Number of passengers According to the agency, it will reach a record high in 2024, marking a 17% increase from 2022.
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TSA officials advised travelers to plan ahead and “pack wisely” to avoid long screening times at checkpoints.
“All liquids, gels, and aerosols must be 3.4 ounces or less in carry-on baggage,” the agency said. “Certain foods that are considered liquids or gels, such as gravy, cranberry sauce, wine, preserves, and preserves, must be packed in checked baggage if they exceed 3.4 ounces.”
Solid foods such as cakes and other baked goods are allowed through TSA checkpoints, the agency said.
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Other travel tips to help you get through busy periods include arriving at the airport early, bringing a valid ID, and keeping your firearm in a hard-sided case in your checked baggage. This includes properly packing and declaring it to the airline.
