SYRACUSE — People flying from Syracuse Hancock International Airport during the busy holiday season should prepare for “increased” passenger volume, newly implemented Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening procedures at the checkpoint, and ongoing airport construction. Airport officials are advising passengers to arrive at least 2 hours before their flight’s scheduled departure time to “ensure they […]
SYRACUSE — People flying from Syracuse Hancock International Airport during the busy holiday season should prepare for “increased” passenger volume, newly implemented Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening procedures at the checkpoint, and ongoing airport construction.
Airport officials are advising passengers to arrive at least 2 hours before their flight’s scheduled departure time to “ensure they are at their gate in time for boarding,” the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority said in a news release. That’s up from the 90-minute guideline the authority offered for last year’s holiday season.
The TSA has recently announced the implementation of new, “stronger” screening procedures for carry-on items. The new procedures require travelers to place all personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone in bins for X-ray screening and are designed to address the current terror threat by raising the baseline of aviation security, the agency says.
Examples of personal electronic items that should be removed from carry-on bags include laptops, tablets, e-readers, and cameras. The new security measures “do not apply” to passengers enrolled in TSA Pre-check who are using TSA Pre-check lanes.
Airport officials also reminded passengers that Hancock is currently undergoing a major construction project that has affected the traffic pattern and entry points to the terminal. The airport’s website — www.flysyracuse.com — has additional information and a map outlining the changes, the authority said.
