DES MOINES, Iowa – Thousands of additional passengers will pass through Des Moines International Airport as Spring Break begins.
Des Moines International Airport Executive Director Kevin Foley said Thursday, Friday and Saturday the airport will see an additional 6,000 passengers.
Travelers are asked to make sure all carry-on items and checked luggage meet Transportation Security Administration requirements before getting to the airport.
One way to save some time is to check and see if the airline you are flying allows early check-in on their mobile app so you don’t have to wait in long lines.
“A lot of people are traveling this time period who don’t normally travel. College students for example, and because this process is relatively new to many of them and or they are traveling for the first time without a parent who maybe gave them guidance before. The lines at screening can be a little bit longer than normal,” Foley said.
People buying last-minute tickets will pay 'last minute' prices.
“Those warm destination airlines, specifically Allegent has put on additional flights to carry people into Florida and those warm destinations that they serve,” Foley said.
Foley tells WHO Channel 13 there will be enough parking at Des Moines International Airport, but people might have to park in farther lots.
It is advised to arrive 90 minutes before your flight takes off.