Thanksgiving Flying Made Easy at Sky Harbor

The holiday travel crunch is just beginning, so Sky Harbor Airport is opening up 7 additional security lanes to help you get through faster.

Wednesday is the busiest travel day, and an estimated 125,000 people will go through Sky Harbor. That's 40 percent more than a typical Wednesday.

Sky Harbor Airport is also moving 20 TSA workers from behind a desk in their offices to airport security. The goal is to answer questions and make flying a little easier for busy travelers.

If you plan on parking at Sky Harbor from Nov. 18 to Nov. 30, they're offering a 40 percent off coupon. That means parking fees are reduced from $25 to $15 a day.

Parking Coupon: http://phoenix.gov/email/svparksurvey.html

Travel tips from Sky Harbor International Airport

* Have your claim check or ID ready at baggage claim when you return to Phoenix so that if you are approached by staff, you wont be delayed looking for this information.
* Mark your bags clearly so you recognize them immediately, and they stand out as unique to you. Tie a colored ribbon on your bag for easier ID.
* Check flight status before coming to the Airport.
* Arrive two hours before your flight departs if you are parking in remote lots, checking bags or traveling internationally.
* If you are carrying gifts, dont wrap them as the TSA may need to check inside.
* Most liquids and gels brought through the checkpoint must be in 3 oz containers or less, carried in a zip top bag, one bag per passenger and screened separately. Larger quantities of medically necessary liquids are allowed only at the discretion of TSA screeners.
* Bring a snack or meal for the plane. Food may be carried through security and beverages may be purchased past security and brought onto the aircraft.
* Use the cell phone lots to wait for arriving passengers and avoid circling the terminals.
* Wear shoes that are easy to remove at the checkpoint.
* Remove large electronics from your carry-on bags and place them in their own TSA bin.