SLC International offers tips for Holiday Travel

Tis the season and SLC International is expecting to see an uptick in passengers traveling for both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

For Thanksgiving, SLC expects the majority of passengers to depart on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Wednesday, Nov. 27 and arrive home on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1. Following are peak travel times at the airport when a higher volume of passengers depart: 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Passengers can help ease their travel through the airport by packing smart and allowing plenty of time to find parking, check luggage and go through security screening. The airport recommends arriving 2 hours prior to boarding for a domestic flight and 3 hours prior to departure for
an international flight.

The following are additional reminders for passengers to help ease the journey from curb to gate:
• Prepare by packing smart. Travelers should be aware of the contents of their carry-on bags prior to leaving home to ensure the bags do not contain prohibited items, which can slow down the screening process. Text travel questions to AskTSA (275-872).
• Reserve parking in advance for the parking garage, Lot E and long-term/economy parking at www.slcairport.com/parking-and-transportation/parking/ Or use UTA TRAX or a carpooling option.
• Follow the rules for traveling with liquids. Gels, liquids, aerosols and anything spreadable (e.g. peanut butter, frosting) is limited to 3.4 ounces or less in carry-on luggage. (The general definition for this rule is if it can spill, spray, pump, pour or be spread then it is subject to the liquids restriction rule and best to pack in checked luggage.)
• Check-in on the airline’s website or app prior to leaving for SLC.
• Check the airline’s website or app to see if the flight is on time or if weather at a connecting city or final destination is causing delays.
• Download The SLC International phone app or check www.slcairport.com to become familiar with the layout of the airport via an interactive map.

For drivers picking up passengers, SLC recommends checking incoming flight statuses via www.slcairport.com/airlines-flights before heading to the airport. Drivers are asked to remain in the airport’s Park and Wait lot until passengers are curbside and ready to be picked up. Please note that if the arrivals curb is congested, the departures curb (elevated roadway, third level of the Terminal) can be accessed to pick up passengers as well.

Safe Travels!