Oakland Airport Expects Mob Of People Today

OAKLAND, CA — If you're traveling out of Oakland International Airport today you're going to have plenty of company. The airport has 48,000 ticketed passengers scheduled to pass through its terminals today. The 11-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period runs from Friday, November 16th and Monday, November 26th. During that time, a projected total of 453,719 travelers will go through OAK.

The busiest travel day is this Sunday, with everyone getting home at the same time. There won't be much elbow room at the airport with 51,000 travelers expected. Add in the loved ones dropping off and picking up passengers, and you've got a nice traffic jam.

“We are pleased to welcome travelers to OAK for what is anticipated industry-wide as the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record,” said Port of Oakland Aviation Director, Bryant L. Francis. “I’m particularly pleased to see that our numbers remain strong going in to end of the calendar year, reflecting confidence from our customers and airline partners.”

To make travel as worry-free as possible, OAK offers these holiday travel tips:

• Check flight status before heading to the airport. Save time at the airport and check-in online from your airline’s website. Be sure to confirm your flight times and details.

• Arrive early. Plan to arrive 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure time for domestic flights and two hours prior for international departures and flights to Hawaii to allow for increased passenger volume at airline check-in and security screening.

• Keep your boarding pass and ID handy. Passengers 18 years of age and older should be prepared to present a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, at the checkpoints and ticket counters.

• Pack liquids separately. Passengers who pack liquids or gels as carry-on baggage are limited to amount of 3 ounces or less. Such items should be packed in a single re-sealable quart-size plastic bag, with one per traveler.

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