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Peak Travel Season Hits Palm Springs International Airport: What To Know When You Go
Over 55,000 travelers are expected to arrive and depart the growing Inland Empire airport over the coming week.
PALM SPRINGS, CA — The peak holiday travel period has begun, and Palm Springs International Airport officials advised travelers on Wednesday.
The airport expects to welcome more than 55,000 departing passengers between Dec. 20-28. The busiest travel days are expected to be Dec. 22, 26 and 28, with more than 6,000 departing passengers per day.
The busiest security screening times will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the peak period.
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Officials said passengers should arrive 90 minutes before departure with carry-on bags and at least two hours before departure when checking bags.
Parking is a premium! During the peak travel days, the main parking lots will fill spaces quickly, and overflow parking will be available. Parking rates are $9 hourly.
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During security screening, travelers were advised to use gift bags instead of wrapping paper if bringing gifts, as wrapped items may be opened by Transportation Security Administration officials.
More information is available at www.flyPSP.com.
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