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Welcome to Traveling with CLT, your source for news and information to make your
travel experience at Charlotte Douglas International Airport safe and enjoyable
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Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Break Records
A good rule of thumb this holiday season: Don't Fly by the Seat of Your Pants.
The Thanksgiving travel season is expected to be busier and longer than ever. Between now and the Monday after Thanksgiving, Airport traffic is expected to climb 14% higher than last year, and 9% higher than the record-breaking 2019. That means crowds and lines to prepare for.
What’s unusual this year is that air travel is likely to be high for the last two weeks of November instead of concentrated around the few days before and after Thanksgiving. So, if you booked travel earlier or later to avoid the crowds, you’re not alone.
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Checkpoint 1 Open
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) started processing passengers in CLT’s new Checkpoint 1 just in time for the holiday travel season.
The security screening area has six Automated Screening Lanes that can each service multiple people at once. The TSA says that technology will enable Checkpoint 1 to screen 20% to 30% more passengers than other checkpoints. Watch the video.
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Parking in High Demand
- The best way to make sure you have a spot at the best available price is to reserve parking on the CLT Airport app orthe CLT Airport website at parkclt.com.
- Advance reservations are required for Daily Decks and Express Deck Self-Park.
- Discounts are offered to Airport parking email subscribers.
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Finding Food and Drinks
- In the Shop, Dine & Relax section on the Airport app and website, you can filter dining options based on location, full-service restaurants, bars or breakfast.
- At restaurants with the cellphone icon, you can also order in advance for quick, touch-free pickup.
- On Thanksgiving Day, Brookwood Farms BBQ in the Atrium will offer a traditional holiday meal with turkey, gravy, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes green beans and desserts.
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Pick-ups and Drop-offs
- People who are picking up travelers at CLT should plan on arriving 20 to 30 minutes after the plane has landed.
- Drivers are encouraged to take advantage of CLT’s free Cell Phone Lot located off Josh Birmingham Parkway.
- Passengers can be dropped off and picked up from either the lower Baggage Claim level or the upper Ticketing level. If one area is busy, use the other.
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Traveling With Pets
- Verify your pet’s carrier fits the airline’s size, shape and material requirements.
- Leave the carrier in an open area of your home a few days before traveling and a favorite toy or small blanket that smells like you inside to make the journey less stressful.
- For your pet’s safety, please do not allow them on moving sidewalks or escalators.
Read more in The Window Seat, CLT's blog.
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American Adds New Destinations, More Flights
Dreaming of a beach getaway? American Airlines is expanding service from Charlotte to several tropical locations this winter, including Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For the Super Bowl, American Airlines is flying more often between Charlotte and Las Vegas in February to make it easier for fans to get to and from the big game.
Starting in June 2024, American Airlines is adding service from Charlotte to Vancouver, Canada, offering the only nonstop service between North Carolina and British Columbia.
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Register for TSA PreCheck®
The Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) is hosting a TSA PreCheck® pop-up registration near Door 1 and Checkpoint A for new applicants between 9 a.m. and noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 through Friday, Dec. 15.
Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is recommended, though some walk ups appointments may be possible. Register online for new enrollment. When prompted to pick a location, search for CLT in the Zip Code/City/Airport box. Select “Pop-Up: CLT: 12/11-12/15.”
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