Metropolitan Airports Authority Offers Annual Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times for air travel around the nation. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority offers the following tips to help passengers with their travels this year.

“We advise our customers to plan ahead and arrive early during peak times this holiday season,” said Jack Potter, Metropolitan Airports Authority President and CEO. “We want travelers to have a good experience at our airports when they visit family and friends during this time of year.”

“For this holiday season, free WiFi is now available for passengers who want Internet access at both Reagan National and Dulles International Airports. Customers on the go will find a convenient connection from their wireless-enabled laptops or mobile devices”, said Mr. Potter.
 

The Airports Authority anticipates that the Thanksgiving holiday rush will start on Friday, November 18 and continue through Monday, November 28. Peak travel times are typically during the early morning (5:30 AM to 8 AM) and late afternoon (3:30 PM to 5:30 PM). There could also be a mid-day peak (11 AM to 1 PM). Travelers are advised to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight, especially during these peak times.

Student Ambassadors—wearing distinctive yellow shirts— and Travelers Aid volunteers- wearing blue blazers-are on the job at both Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport to give directions, answer questions and offer assistance to passengers.