EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso International Airport is sharing helpful travel tips for people flying on Independence Day.
“More than 31,000 people are expected to use El Paso Airport this Independence Day holiday,” a news release from the city of El Paso stated. “For those traveling by air over the holiday weekend, El Paso International Airport urges passengers to check with their airlines for the latest travel information.”
Below are some additional travel tips for a “fun” experience.
Arrive early: Passengers are strongly advised to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure. Due to high travel volume, check-in and security wait times may be long, especially for early morning flights. Security checkpoints open by 4am.
Be prepared: For current ID requirements and screening procedures for carrying liquids, gels, and aerosols, visit TSA.gov or contact us directly by tweeting us @AskTSA. Speed up the screening process by enrolling in TSA PreCheck.
Visit FlyElPaso.com: Find food and drink, news and gift opening hours, as well as passenger amenities like nursing stations and pet restroom areas.
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