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\nAirline travelers are experiencing long lines as they try to leave Louisville due to increased air travel.<\/p>\n
\nAirline travelers are experiencing long lines as they try to leave Louisville due to increased air travel.<\/p>\n
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is preparing for a record-breaking summer travel season. Airport officials say scheduled capacity for May to September 2023 is up 22% compared to last year. Since last summer, four new flights and one new airline began at the airport. The additional flights brought additional passengers.<\/p>\n
The line of passengers for TSA screening weaved throughout the third floor, stretching all the way back to the airline check-in counters early Thursday morning with some passengers being in line for over two hours.<\/p>\n
Natalie Chaudoin, Director of Public Relations for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, said these long lines should be expected before early morning flights. Chaudoin said TSA is typically a congested area. She said it is not because of staffing, but because of the space. She promises people that they are actively working to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n
She said plans are already in place to have a sixth lane added in August. They are also hoping to start work within a year on the actual expansion of their TSA security footprint where they will go from five lanes to eight lanes and physically build out the area.<\/p>\n
Chaudoin recommends people explore TSA pre-check options for shorter lines. She says people should be familiar with the 3-1-1 rule for aerosols, gels, and liquids. This will help the line for TSA move quickly. She also warns that temporary parking closures are possible if the garage and surface lot are full. People are encouraged to use the Premier East and Premier West Lots as alternatives.<\/p>\n
Airport officials say people should always arrive at least two hours before their scheduled flights. People who stood in line on Thursday morning recommend at least three hours for earlier flights.
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