Airport tips to reduce stress before you fly this summer

The American Automobile Association expects 3.55 million people will fly this 4th of July weekend.

If that number comes to pass, it will exceed the 2.45 million air travelers who were screened last Friday, the highest daily total since February 2020, according to a statement from Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein. USA TODAY.

McGhee Tyson Airport spokeswoman Becky Huckaby tells Knox News that the airport typically sees an increase in traffic from June through mid-August and that they are prepared for this year’s summer influx of travelers.

“We look at everything from available parking to the number of people passing through the airport in terms of monitoring lines at the checkpoint, at ticket counters, working with our customer service agents to be available during peak hours and provide additional assistance,” he said. Knox News.

Huckaby says that McGhee Tyson often sees an increase in passengers traveling to parts of Florida like Orlando or the West Coast at this time of year.

These summer vacation destinations need to be monitored for possible delays and cancellations, especially given the shortage of pilots and flight attendants in the airline industry since the pandemic.

As ticket prices have risen, McGhee Tyson has seen minimal delays or cancellations, according to Huckaby.

Maneuvering through busy airports can be hectic, but you shouldn’t have to start your summer vacation stressful. Here are some tips and reminders to help make your flight from McGhee Tyson Airport easier.