Labor Day Travel: Airport tips

Officials are encouraging travelers to 'know before you go'

SAN ANTONIO – As travelers head out to enjoy the unofficial end of summer – Labor Day weekend, SAT officials are encouraging travelers to “Know Before You Go” by visiting www.sanantonio-airport.com to check flight status, parking availability and options as well as other important airport information. 

Additionally, as construction has began on the new short term parking garage and rental car facility, travelers can get answers to “Frequently Asked Questions” regarding airport parking and shuttle service.

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SAT recommends travelers allow ample time, at least two hours to park, check-in with their airline and process through security and use the following tips to help ensure a stress-free airport experience:

Get your Boarding Pass Early – Passengers can print boarding passes online before they arrive at the airport or they can use the convenient airline check-in kiosks at the airport. Passengers with only carry-on baggage can go directly to the security checkpoint. Passengers with luggage can go to airline counter for bag-check.

Pack with Security in Mind - To avoid the potential of additional screening, passengers should know what is and isn't allowed in carry-ons and checked luggage.  Passengers are encouraged to check the prohibited items list on the TSA website- http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information.

Dress the part:  Passengers should try to avoid wearing metal in or on clothing and coins, keys, jewelry, belt buckles and other metal items should be packed in a carry-on bag for easier processing through the security checkpoint.

Use Credit Card Only Lanes for Quicker Service: Visitors paying by credit card can exit through any unattended lanes. Look for the lanes with Credit/Debit Exit only signs above the lanes. Transactions processed through this method only take a few seconds and do not require patron signature.

Use the cell phone waiting lot – When picking up arriving passengers, drivers can use the Cell Phone Waiting Lot to wait for the arrival of their passenger. This parking lot is free of charge.