To ensure travelers have a seamless experience, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is offering guidance ahead of the busy summer season.
CLEVELAND — With summer vacation quickly approaching for many, Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) is preparing for one of the busiest travel seasons in recent years.
The airport anticipates a significant increase in travel during the “100 Days of Summer” between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Officials predict they are expecting more than 3.3 million travelers, 200,000 more than last year's total during the same period.
To ensure travelers have a quality airport experience, CLE offers the following travel tips.
General travel advice
- Arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights
- Arrive at least 3 hours before international flights
You can also check the following on CLE website, www.clevelandairport.com
- Flight statuses
- Airline contact details
- Dining and Retail Options
- Art exhibition venues
- Current wait times at TSA checkpoints
- Status of airport parking entities
Parking possibilities
- CLE valet parking, $35 per day
- The smart parking garage, $23 per day
- Le Lot Rouge, $21 per day
- Le Lot Bleu, $21 per day
- The Orange Lot, $18 per day
- The Brown Lot, $16 per day
TSA Travel Tips
In order for TSA checkpoints to function properly, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport reminds everyone to have a government-issued ID on hand.
- Examine luggage to ensure there are no prohibited items before arriving at the airport.
- All three CLE checkpoints have Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines for passenger screening. Be prepared for metal detectors and x-ray machines for carry-on luggage.
- Remember the TSA 3-1-1 rule for carry-on baggage: three ounces (3 oz) per container, in a clear one-liter bag, one per passenger.
- Knives, sharp-edged scissors, pepper spray and other similar items are prohibited as carry-on baggage. For a complete list of prohibited and permitted items, visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website at www.tsa.gov.
- Carry-on baggage is limited to one bag and one personal item per person. A personal item includes a purse, briefcase or laptop bag.
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Outer coats, jackets and other similar clothing should be removed and subjected to x-ray examination.
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Children under 12 do not need identification and will not have to remove their shoes before going through security.
