NATIONWIDE – Travelers looking to head home for the holidays might want to allocate some extra time for flying.
The lobbying group Airlines for America said a record 30 million people will take flight during the 12-day holiday period, which starts on Friday, November 16.
The numbers are up more than one-and-a-half million from last year. The busiest day for traveling is the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has added 12 more nonstop flights since last Thanksgiving, bringing the number to 82 destinations.
Tips:
- Plan parking options
- Plan two hours for security
- Check flight status ahead of time
- Check weather and drive times before leaving for airport
Peak times:
- 5 to 8 a.m.
- 11 to 1 p.m.
- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.