The holidays are upon us, and nothing can bog down a family gathering more than traffic—both on the road and in the air.
Flying in or out of Austin
Santa poses with travelers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport[/caption]
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials say the
busiest travel days in Austin are Dec. 20-23, Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 2-4, with peak flying times from 5-8 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Airport officials recommend passengers arrive at the terminal at least two hours before their flight is scheduled to depart.
According to airport officials, ABIA traffic is up 5 percent over the record-breaking 11.9 million travelers who frequented the airport in 2015, and there are more flights available this year.
The airport added more complimentary Wi-Fi for travelers, who can now connect to Boingo Hotspot under the Wi-Fi options, then select "Complimentary Wi-Fi" in the Boingo options for up to four free hours of internet access.
Passengers can also now track the time it will take to get through security by clicking
here.
Get a safe ride
Last year, more than 2,000 vehicle crashes occurred during the holiday season that were alcohol related.[/caption]
In an effort to curb drunk driving during the holidays, the Austin Police Department is once again participating in an extended Driving While Intoxicated enforcement initiative that runs from now until 5 a.m. Jan. 1.
During the
No Refusal DWI initiative, officers apply for a search warrant to obtain blood from drivers suspected to be impaired who refuse to provide a breath or blood sample.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 2,374 alcohol-related traffic crashes in Texas between Dec. 1, 2015, and Jan. 1, resulting in 102 fatalities and 205 serious injuries.
Secure the house
APD suggests following these tips when leaving your home for the holidays:
- Lock doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes.
- When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
- Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer.
- Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
- Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.
- If you are expecting packages, notify the carrier to leave you a notice and you will pick up the packages from their facility.
Santa poses with travelers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport[/caption]
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials say the busiest travel days in Austin are Dec. 20-23, Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 2-4, with peak flying times from 5-8 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Airport officials recommend passengers arrive at the terminal at least two hours before their flight is scheduled to depart.
According to airport officials, ABIA traffic is up 5 percent over the record-breaking 11.9 million travelers who frequented the airport in 2015, and there are more flights available this year.
The airport added more complimentary Wi-Fi for travelers, who can now connect to Boingo Hotspot under the Wi-Fi options, then select "Complimentary Wi-Fi" in the Boingo options for up to four free hours of internet access.
Passengers can also now track the time it will take to get through security by clicking here.
Last year, more than 2,000 vehicle crashes occurred during the holiday season that were alcohol related.[/caption]
In an effort to curb drunk driving during the holidays, the Austin Police Department is once again participating in an extended Driving While Intoxicated enforcement initiative that runs from now until 5 a.m. Jan. 1.
During the No Refusal DWI initiative, officers apply for a search warrant to obtain blood from drivers suspected to be impaired who refuse to provide a breath or blood sample.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 2,374 alcohol-related traffic crashes in Texas between Dec. 1, 2015, and Jan. 1, resulting in 102 fatalities and 205 serious injuries.
