Holiday travellers making GPA busy

“Most of the travel this time of the year in the Christmas holiday season is going mostly east and west. There’s a lot of people going home for Christmas that are back east, Toronto and the East Coast, quite a bit into our neighbouring province’s Saskatchewan and Manitoba, not as much to the south, that busy season now will start probably the second week of January.”

Travel tips from the GPA:

Arrive early – Unpredictable weather and an increase of passengers can cause delays so be sure to give yourself plenty of time.

Hold the wrapping paper – Wait until you arrive at your destination to wrap gifts as wrapped packages may cause delays through security.

Be prepared for security screening – Have your documentation ready, belt and shoes removed, laptop removed from its case and liquids visible. Visit Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA) website for helpful information and checklists on what you can pack and where it should be packed: catsa-acsta.gc.ca

Check-in early – Save time by checking-in as early as 24 hours prior to your departure to choose your seats, print your boarding passes and pay for checked luggage. Check your airline’s website for more information.

Know your baggage allowances – Luggage allowance policies are set by each airline and restrictions can include weight, number of bags permitted, as well as size and number of carry-on items permitted onboard. Check with your airline prior to your flight.

If you are traveling with a pet, let your airline know in advance and tell the security screening officer when you are at the airport.

With files from Curtis Galbraith

by Glory Przekop