NEW YORK – Approximately 4.8 million travelers are projected to use the Port Authority’s bridges, airports, tunnels and PATH system during the four-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and the agency is putting measures in place to accommodate the anticipated heavy travel volume.
The Port Authority will provide a full complement of customer service representatives at its major airports and toll collectors at its tunnels and bridges to make the holiday trip as smooth as possible.
For those traveling by air during the Thanksgiving holiday, approximately 1.6 million passengers will travel through John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, Stewart International and Atlantic City International airports. Due to the high volume of air travel, the agency is encouraging travelers to allow extra time to get to the airport and to check with their carrier prior to arriving.
About 717,700 passengers will use John F. Kennedy International, 512,600 will use Newark Liberty International and 343,800 are expected at LaGuardia Airport during the holiday period. Approximately 18,600 passengers are expected to use Atlantic City International Airport and 3,490 passengers are expected to use Stewart International Airport.
In addition to a full complement of customer service representatives, the Port Authority will assist air travelers at its airport Welcome Centers, which provide information about ground transportation, hotels and other useful information. Airport customers can also find helpful features on the agency’s website at www.panynj.gov/airports,
