{"id":81494,"date":"2024-03-08T18:30:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T18:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/08\/these-tips-will-help-you-survive-spring-break-travel-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T18:30:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T18:30:55","slug":"these-tips-will-help-you-survive-spring-break-travel-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/08\/these-tips-will-help-you-survive-spring-break-travel-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"These tips will help you survive spring break travel – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There are a few sure signs that spring is on the way, and none of them have anything to do with a groundhog seeing his shadow.<\/p>\n

Target<\/a>‘s clothing department swaps winter coats and snow boots for swimwear and sandals; daylight saving time buys us a few more evening daylight hours (and thoroughly confuses all of us in the process); and airports are filled to the gills with spring break<\/a> travelers.<\/p>\n

For 2024, spring break travel is expected to be even busier than it was in 2023, according to the Transportation Security Administration.<\/p>\n

“TSA screened a record number of passengers in 2023, and we expect that trend to continue this year,” TSA administrator David Pekoske said in a press release. “So far in 2024, travel volumes are trending at nearly 6% above the same period in 2023.”<\/p>\n

Airports are already seeing this increase play out in their bustling terminals. On March 5, Tampa International Airport (TPA) reported that it is preparing to see about 3 million passengers during the busy spring break period in March and April. The airport is likely to break its single-day passenger record, with more than 100,000 passengers expected on both March 9 and 17, according to a press release.<\/p>\n

Related: These are the 15 best places to visit for spring break this year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) expect 2.3 million travelers between March 7 and 18 alone<\/a>. Memphis International Airport (MEM) is recommending that passengers arrive at least two hours before their scheduled departure time to accommodate for the increased crowds.<\/p>\n

As home to popular theme parks like Walt Disney World<\/a> and Universal Orlando<\/a>, it’s no surprise that Orlando International Airport (MCO) is also anticipating record-breaking travel days this spring break season.<\/p>\n

“We expect to set a new spring break benchmark with more than 7.6 million passengers,” Kevin Thibault, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, said in a press release. This number tops last year’s predictions by 300,000 passengers.<\/p>\n

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Related: These are the best (and worst) days to fly for spring break in 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

These increased numbers mean bigger crowds, long lines and the potential for more issues to arise at the airport. Here are seven tips to help you get through the airport smoothly and start your spring break travels<\/a> on a relaxing note.<\/p>\n

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