San Diego International Airport (SAN) is bracing for long lines of holiday travelers, with an average of 60,000 passengers expected each day leading up to Thanksgiving.
In an effort to help travelers navigate from Point A to Point B in the airport as smoothly as possible, the Airport Authority has offered some insight.
First, arrive at least 90 minutes before departure for domestic flights, and be even more careful with international flights, arriving two and a half hours early for those. If you're in a rush to catch a flight, ask the nearest TSA agent which security line is moving the fastest.
Second, be careful not to pack anything prohibited at the security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website explains how to reduce waiting times at security checkpoints, how to pack and what items are allowed or prohibited. Pay attention to how much travelers ahead of you have packed and whether they're traveling with small children, which can take longer.
Third, reserve a parking spot ahead of time. There's currently construction underway at the airport's Terminal 2 Parking Plaza. To park there, go off McCain Road from Harbor Drive, according to SAN.
Visit the airport's UpgradeYourParking.com website to explore parking options at the facility, which includes the option to find the best space based on a specific airline. According to SAN, travelers can reserve Valet parking or the airport's Long-Term and Economy lots.
Both short and long-term parking options are available, according to SAN. Parking is color coded in Green for long-term spaces, located east of the airport, and blue for economy spaces, located north of the airfield.
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The free shuttle buses from these parking lots to airport terminals are also color coded, like the parking lots.
A little ahead-of-time planning is a must for holiday travelers to reach their Thanksgiving destination without delay.
