The year 2024 was one of the busiest travel summers ever, and the upcoming Labor Day weekend will be no exception.
Labor Day is often the last opportunity for many in Buffalo, New York, to leave the city of good neighbors and enjoy the last bit of summer before the kids go back to school. So we can expect Buffalo Niagara Airport can get pretty hectic. You can be pretty sure that the airport will be packed with stressed-out travelers flying to their planned long weekend getaways.
To prepare for the madness, the TSA emphasizes the importance of planning ahead and taking the necessary steps in advance to avoid problems getting to your destination on Labor Day.
TSA issues warning to Buffalo ahead of Labor Day
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Precautions that Buffalo Airport will see an increase in travelers as early as Thursday, August 29, with almost 17 million Travelers Screening is expected to continue at checkpoints across the country throughout the weekend, with the peak travel day expected to be August 30, when the TSA is expected to screen 2.86 million people.
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“This summer, people are traveling more than ever, and TSA, along with our airline and airport partners, are ready to close out the busiest summer travel season ever this upcoming Labor Day weekend.” – David Pekoske, TSA Administrator
The stress of watching a TSA agent search your luggage while you worry about missing your flight is the stuff of nightmares. Can you imagine anything worse than sending your luggage or carry-on through the airport X-ray machine, only to be noticed for packing something you didn’t realize was prohibited? (Not to mention the dirty looks from your fellow travelers waiting behind you in line.
TSA: What you should do before traveling on Labor Day from Buffalo
To avoid any hassle, the TSA has released some tips you should know before you even arrive at Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. Keep scrolling to see what they recommend before you board a plane this Labor Day weekend.
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