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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – Notre Dame fans are acquiring completely ready for the initial household match of the year. Whilst many of them are already here, a great deal additional of them are envisioned to come in from out of city.
These are the weekends that press the South Bend International Airport to the limit, so they shared some strategies for folks flying in and out of town during the busy forthcoming days.
They say the greatest hurdle for travelers will be longer wait around instances at stability checkpoints.
To make absolutely sure almost everything goes effortlessly, the airport implies getting there two hrs prior to your aircraft is scheduled to depart, even if it normally does not just take you that long to get to your gate.
They also say to start off your packing with an vacant bag so you really don’t unintentionally leave a prohibited product in your baggage.
If you are a traveler that wants distinctive accommodations, all you have to have to do is simply call forward and they’ll make positive to assistance you get by way of the terminal.
“We also have a function named TSA cares. If you have a incapacity or exclusive desires, or it’s possible nervousness likely as a result of the checkpoint, you can simply call us ahead of time and we’ll be ready for you. We have someone who will primarily support you get by means of that encounter. So, a good deal of instruments. If you have any worries, go to our site,” claimed TSA Regional Spokesperson Jessica Mayle.
If you are flying into South Bend, you are likely not going to be by yourself, so it’s critical to keep an eye on your stuff and get any preparations lined up prior to obtaining in this article.
The 1st issue to remember the moment you get off the plane is to make certain you select up the proper bag at baggage declare if you checked a single.
Attempt and add a tag or strap you can easily determine so you don’t get the completely wrong a single, or so you can spot your bag if somebody else usually takes it by error.
Then make positive you have a journey from the airport. Taxis, Lyfts, and Ubers are all licensed to choose up and drop off at the airport. If you are planning on renting a motor vehicle, you need to unquestionably get that sorted out ahead of leaving for South Bend.
For any Irish enthusiasts who unintentionally left their gear at property, the airport has you lined for that way too.
“We do have some Notre Dame gear for sale right here at the gift store and campus is also a wonderful position to accumulate your equipment as well,” claimed SBIA Internet marketing Vice President Julie Curtis.
Just like individuals headed to the airport, the critical to a wonderful gameday will be to arrive early.
A person-way website traffic into the stadium will start close to 3 hrs ahead of kickoff, and this is built a great deal a lot easier with Douglas Street now becoming reopened.
Anyone who commonly can take Ironwood to Douglas will will need to take Condition Road 23 to Douglas instead mainly because there’s even now operate to be accomplished on Ironwood.
Individuals will be familiar with the finish-of-recreation website traffic designs when Douglas Road will become a a person-way heading east, but alternatively of ending the one-way at Ironwood, it will go to State Street 23.
If you want to get in on the action early, there will be a Friday Night Bash at the stadium tomorrow evening that will characteristic live enjoyment, food, drinks, and some excellent ol’ Irish spirit.
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Labor Day weekend is when the last big rush of summer vacationers packs the roads and the skies, eager for an escape before school gets in full swing.
Celebrating the long weekend with a trip can be fun but also stressful, with crowds at the airport and congestion on the roadways.
Fortunately, holiday travelers can find ways to mitigate those travel stresses, no matter how they get to their destination. Here’s advice for people who will be driving, flying or getting off the grid this weekend.
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Labor Day weekend flights were forecast to cost more than last year and pre-pandemic.
Domestic round-trip airfare for the holiday will cost Americans an average of $278, up 23{e9f0aada585b9d73d0d08d3c277fd760092386ec23cac37d50f4b8cd792b062a} from last year and 20{e9f0aada585b9d73d0d08d3c277fd760092386ec23cac37d50f4b8cd792b062a} from 2019, according to Hopper, a company that monitors airfare prices.
But higher airfares aren’t deterring fliers. About 12.6 million people are expected to fly for Labor Day weekend, according to Hopper.
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One sign airports will be busier this year is how the Transportation Security Administration’s passenger screenings increased compared with last summer.
The TSA screened 1.9 million to 2.4 million passengers in August to date, each day surpassing the same month in 2021.
Labor Day weekend screenings last year ranged from 1.5 million to 2.1 million passengers from Sept. 3-6, 2021, according to the TSA.
While Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport does not forecast Labor Day weekend traffic, its passenger counts showed the year so far is the busiest it’s been since pre-pandemic.
Sky Harbor passenger traffic totaled more than 21 million passengers from January to June 2022, up 30.2{e9f0aada585b9d73d0d08d3c277fd760092386ec23cac37d50f4b8cd792b062a} from 2021 traffic but not yet back to pre-pandemic levels. Sky Harbor traffic totaled 23.5 million passengers from January to June 2019.
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Sky Harbor’s staff offered these tips for people who will be flying for the holiday:
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Gas costs a little less. Drivers will find a little relief from this summer’s high gas prices, but will still pay more compared with last year.
As of Aug. 25, the average price per gallon for regular unleaded gas was $4.02 in Arizona, down from $4.68 a month ago but up from $3.11 the same day in 2021, according to AAA.
Pack an emergency kit. Drivers should prepare for hot and stormy weather and pack an emergency kit in case they need to stop along a highway, said Doug Nintzel, spokesman for the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Items for an emergency kit include a first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, a small tool kit, drinking water and snacks. If traveling with young children and/or pets, include items you know will keep them comfortable as well.
Plan your departure time. When should you head out? Heavy traffic is typical from 3 to 8 p.m. on the Friday before Labor Day, Nintzel said.
Leaving early in the day can reduce your chance of encountering heavy traffic, he said. But drivers should be mindful that an unexpected issue like a fender bender or disabled vehicle could still delay them.
No highway closures. ADOT and its contractors have no highway closures scheduled for Labor Day weekend. However, motorists should be aware of work zones that could delay traffic during peak travel times.
Nintzel specifically pointed to an ongoing resurfacing project that narrowed parts of southbound Interstate 17 to one lane in some areas between Flagstaff and Sedona.
“Allowing at least some extra time, even if it’s 15 minutes, could help limit any frustration in locations like that,” he said.
California driving alert: If you’re driving Interstate 10 to California, know that recent flooding in the desert may affect your travels.
Parts of I-10 between the state line and State Road 177 in California were washed out because of the floods. With officials giving no estimated timetable for repair work, delays are expected for travel during the holiday weekend.
Follow the California Department of Transportation’s Twitter and Facebook accounts for updates.
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Other tips from ADOT include:
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Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest for camping and day use at Grand Canyon National Park. That’s why park spokeswoman Joelle Baird suggests travelers arrive early.
“The south entrance gate can get backed up as early as 10 to 11 a.m.,” she said. “Visitors can wait for up to hours to get in.”
Anyone waiting until now to book campsites or hotels inside the park will find limited options, Baird said. Try Tusayan, Valle, Williams or Flagstaff for hotel rooms.
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People planning outdoor escapes won’t have to worry as much about wildfires and fire restrictions compared with previous Labor Days because of this summer’s active monsoon.
The conditions took staff at Grand Canyon by surprise this year, Baird said. She urged people who come to the park to keep a close eye on the weather, especially if they are planning a long hike.
They should watch for lightning warnings and know lightning safety tips, like knowing where the nearest safe structure or vehicle is and avoiding open areas and the canyon edge.
Get more lightning safety tips at nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit.
Even in the absence of fire restrictions, campers must still use caution. For instance, Grand Canyon only allows campfires in designated campfire rings, Baird said.
Currently, no major wildfires are burning in Arizona. Staff at Grand Canyon monitored a number of fires at the North Rim during the summer, including the lightning-caused Dragon Fire that started in July, Baird said. But most fires left little impact because of the monsoon rains.
As for state parks, only two have fire restrictions: Lost Dutchman in Apache Junction and Picacho Peak in Picacho. Fires of any kind are prohibited at both parks, and smoking and vaping are only allowed in enclosed vehicles, according to Arizona State Parks and Trails.
Reach the reporter at Michael.Salerno@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @salerno_phx.
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