Nearly 2.6 million passengers are expected at Bush Airport and 78,000 at Hobby Airport. Author and Travel Expert, Brandon Blewett, says to stay informed while traveling and be sure to download 2 important applications.
If you’re leaving Bush or Hobby, log onto the fly2houston.com app and search for your Bush (IAH) or Hobby (KHOU). “You can learn a lot of things, it will have for instance, the time estimates at each security station- across the terminal whether its general or pre-check. Having that information at your fingertips is crucial given the increased passenger loads.” Blewett said.
If you book your tickets through a third party, make sure you save/snapshot your confirmation number. Second, he says to download the airline app too and enabled notifications. “The airline app will notify you if there’s a delay or any gate or terminal change, and sometimes ahead of your flight schedule, they will let you know there’s potential weather in that area that might impact your travel, if you want to make any changes.” He said.
He says just before you head to the airport, use a Google maps or Waze navigation app of choice and see what your commute looks like going to the airport, especially now, with all the construction around Bush. There is also a lot of construction all over Houston too.
The travel expert adds, making sure you get plenty of rest ahead of travel so your mood can be well suited for the patience that will be required as you travel among the millions of travelers to be expected during the busiest time of year. In addition, bring snacks to keep you satiated so you can avoid any obstacles or long lines getting something to eat. Being “hangry” won’t help you get to your destination in a good mood anyway! Lastly, make sure you are up to date on any airline rules and FAA policies- such as no carry-on liquids more than 3.4 ounces and when bringing gifts- absolutely do not wrap them, until you arrive at your destination, because the FAA agents will need to examine all particles on the flight to ensure public safety.