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Bring this, don't bring that for Thanksgiving holiday travel, TSA says

By FOX 5 NY Staff
Updated  November 18, 2021 6:17am EST
Air and Space
FOX 5 NY

Bring this, don't bring that for holiday travel

There are things you can, can't and should bring with you when you travel by air this holiday season.

NEW YORK - The Transportation Security Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey say there are things you can, can't, and should bring with you when you travel by air this Thanksgiving holiday season which begins Nov. 19 and ends Nov. 28. 

When it comes to foods, items like solids like pies, fried onions, spices and chocolates should be placed in carry-on bags.

Liquids like canned gravy, maple syrup, and wine, all have to be checked. 

If you can spill it, spray it pump it or pour it, place it in your checked bag.

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Pauline Frommer on heavy holiday travel

Pauline Frommer, the editorial director of Frommer's Guidebooks, says you should get to the airport extra early if you're traveling during the holidays. She says the busiest day at JFK Airport is expected to be Monday before Thanksgiving, which is unusual.

The TSA also says you should bring hand sanitizer. You are required to wear a mask.

The number of people traveling this year is expected to be close to pre-pandemic levels.   Passengers should anticipate crowds at LaGuardia, Newark-Liberty International and JFK International airports. The agency is urging flyers to arrive two hours before their departure time.

"@TSA expects to screen about 20 million passengers during the Thanksgiving holiday," wrote TSA Director David P. Pekoske. "With overall vaccination rates improving nationwide and greater confidence in healthy travel, there will be more people traveling so plan ahead, remain vigilant and practice kindness."

TSA gearing up for heavy travel days over Holiday season

We are just a week away from one of the busiest travel days of the year, and the TSA says it expects pre-pandemic sized crowds. This comes as the airline industry is struggling with staffing shortages and workers facing a looming vaccination deadline.