Airport News
Akron-Canton Airport Shares Thanksgiving Travel Tips to Support a Smooth Holiday Journey
GREEN, OH - Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is ready for one of the busiest travel weeks of the year and is sharing tips and services to help passengers navigate the holiday rush. With peak travel on Nov. 25-26 and Nov. 30 and over 50% more seats available year over year, passengers should plan ahead to ensure a smooth travel experience.
Top 5 Tips for Smooth Thanksgiving Travel:
- Review TSA’s travel checklist and use @AskTSA for questions before packing
- Check in and track flights with your airline’s app
- Know your airline’s baggage rules and pre-purchase if needed
- Arrive 90 minutes early if checking a bag, and 60 minutes early if carrying on
- Carry a REAL ID or passport
From the fully staffed TSA to the smiling faces at the Visitor Information Center, all the way to the prepared snow removal team, airport staff are ready to make the journey as smooth as possible.
Travelers can expect a busy terminal, full flights, and more activity than usual but CAK is making the holiday easier for all travelers with family-friendly amenities and accessibility programs:
- Mother’s lounge for feeding, changing, or quiet breaks
- Step2 Playport to burn off pre-flight energy
- Flybrary for free books and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library enrollment
- Monster Scavenger Hunt with nine aviation-themed characters
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for travelers needing extra support
- Guest Pass Program to accompany family post-security with 10% concessions discount
- On-site Pet Relief Room and TSA Cares support
After Thanksgiving, travelers can explore seasonal airfare deals with CAK’s partner airlines, including Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines, offering 24 nonstop destinations and convenient one-stop connections worldwide.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Lisa Dalpiaz
Akron-Canton Airport
Vice President of Air Service and Business Development
ldalpiaz@akroncantonairport.com
Phone: 330.499.4059
