Let us help you relax before your next trip from Akron-Canton Airport, a relaxing alternative to Cleveland Hopkins. Use these simple tips to prepare for a better traveling experience.

Before you leave home:

1. The night before your trip, put medications and important documents (reservation numbers, hotel and car rental information) in your carry-on bag.
2. Print your boarding pass from your home computer to save time at check-in.
3. Don’t wrap gifts. Or Security personnel will have to unwrap them during screening.
4. If you will have any firearms in your checked luggage, call your airline to let them know.
5. Wear slip-on shoes. It will speed your trip through gate screening.
6. Before locking the front door behind you, check www.akroncantonairport.com for arrival and departure information.
7. Plan to arrive at the airport 60 to 90 minutes before your departure time.

 At the airport:

1. If you didn’t print your ticket at home, now’s the time to do it at a self-service kiosk.
2. Check luggage at the ticket counter prior to going to gate screening. Do not lock your luggage.
3. Declare any firearms located in your checked luggage.
4. Please only take one carry-on and one personal item (like a purse, laptop or bag).
5. Once at gate screening, remove your laptop from its case.

Traveling with very young children:

Courtesy of www.flyingwithkids.com.

1. Ask your airline for a discounted fare. Some offer up to 50 percent off for children less than two years of age.
2. Pack a bag of toys and snacks to keep your child occupied during the flight.
3. Most airports have family restrooms with changing tables and space for strollers.CAK has family restrooms both pre and post gate screening.  
4. Dress your child in distinctive clothing to avoid losing him in crowded airport lobbies.

 

Dan and Jen from New Concord

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