Increased Airport Traffic Causes Checkpoint Jams

An increase in airport traffic is creating longer security lines at Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport.

Friday, June 18th 2010, 2:54 pm

By: News 9


By Jacqueline Sit, NEWS 9

OKLAHOMA CITY – An increase in airport traffic is creating longer security lines at Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport.

Airport officials say traffic is soaring and passengers aren't use to the longer lines.

"It can be stressful for passengers when they don't give themselves enough time to check in at the airport," said Karen Carney. "In some cases, travelers have missed their flights because they think the plane will wait on them."

April was the first month since July 2008, where traffic increased significantly at the airport. Traffic increased again in May and is expected increase this month as well.

"When things were slow, travelers were used to coming out 30 to 45 minutes before their flight with no problems. That has changed," Carney said.

Carney recommended passengers arrive at the terminal at least an 90 minutes before departure time.

Many airlines now require that passengers and bags be checked in 30 minutes prior to departure. If you are not checked in by that time your seat can be given away.

Airport authorities also recommend checking in online. Checking in online will allow you to print your boarding pass and pre-pay baggage charges. This will save you time at the ticket counter.

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