Reno-Tahoe International Airport is gearing up for a busy holiday travel period, with the busiest travel days happening this Sunday and Monday and again Dec. 27 and Dec. 29.

Airport officials project an eight percent increase in flights and a three percent boost in available seats compared to last year. Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead.

To keep holiday cheer high and stress low, the airport reminds passengers to allow extra time for parking and navigating the terminal during peak times.

For information on parking availability, travel tips and flight schedules, see renoairport.com.

TRAVEL TIPS


Allow Extra Time: Parking will be in high demand. Overflow parking may add time to your trip, so plan ahead.

Check Parking Availability: Visit the airport’s website to check real-time parking updates before heading out.

Leave Gifts Unwrapped: TSA may need to inspect those perfectly wrapped gifts, so pack them unwrapped or bring wrapping supplies to finish up at your destination.

Consider a Ride: Skip parking altogether by arranging a ride with a friend or rideshare service.

Drop & Go: Save time by dropping off passengers with luggage curbside before parking inoverflow lots.

Wait & Win Giveaway: Picking up passengers? Park in the Free Waiting Lot, just 4 minutes fromthe terminal, scan the QR code on the signage and enter for a chance to win flights while reducing curbside congestion.

Festive Flights


This holiday season brings returning and new nonstop routes:

— JetBlue has resumed its New York (JFK) seasonal route through Jan. 6, with additional flights from Feb. 13 to March 29.

— Alaska Airlines is offering seasonal service to San Diego (SAN) through April 21.

— Delta Air Lines has shifted its Atlanta departure time to noon through March 8, for greater convenience.

— United Airlines has brought back its seasonal Houston (IAH) service through Jan. 6 and will offer some additional flights in February and March.

— Southwest Airlines has reinstated its Dallas Love Field (DAL) seasonal service through Jan. 5, with some additional flights in March.