How to sail through peak-season airport crowds
The peak summer travel season starts this Friday, June 15. Are you prepared? From what I'm hearing, airports across the country are already packed to the gills with hot sweaty tourists and frustrated frequent flyers.
If you'd like to sail through the summer crowds, consider my six tried and true techniques:
1- Peak summer crowds at airports frequently exceed the size seen during the holidays, so plan accordingly, especially if traveling on Friday, Saturday or Sunday between June 15 and August 15. This means you should pad your schedule for getting to the airport at this time. Add at least 30 minutes to your normal airport arrival routine.