The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced today that with the start of the Thanksgiving holiday season, it is preparing for heavy passenger traffic at Boston Logan International Airport, and that travelers can help lessen delays at security checkpoints by familiarizing themselves with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) carry-on luggage regulations before leaving for the airport. 

Massport is also advising travelers during the busy holiday period to be prepared for possible traffic delays associated with the ongoing repairs to the I-90 Connector Tunnel.

To help lessen delays at the security checkpoints, the TSA has launched a public service campaign entitled, 3-1-1 for Carry Ons, which advises travelers on the quantity of liquids, gels and aerosols allowed in carry-on luggage.  For more information on TSA travel regulations, please visit their website at www.tsa.gov.

To help ease traffic impacts associated with the ongoing repairs to the I-90 Connector Tunnel, Massport is encouraging travelers to Boston Logan to consider alternative transportation to and from the airport when appropriate and to monitor www.flylogan.com for updated roadway information and parking availability.

Working closely with the airlines, the Massachusetts State Police, and our transportation partners, Massport will continue to provide the following services to the traveling public:

• Provide travelers with public transportation options via our website.
• Provide the airlines with updated traffic information in order that they may update their passengers via their websites and blast mailings.
• Add additional Logan Express buses to accommodate increased ridership.
• Add additional buses to the on-airport routes to the MBTA station to cover increased ridership on the Blue Line.
• Increase the frequency of courtesy buses between the Water Shuttle and the terminals.
• Add additional State Police officers at curbside to assist travelers using public transportation.
• Provide traffic advisory leaflets to arriving passengers in each terminal to direct them to the best mode of transportation suited for their needs.

For more information on traveling to and from Boston Logan call 1-800-23-LOGAN, or log onto www.flylogan.com, and for parking information tune into1650 AM on the radio. For information on road closures and alternative transportation refer to the following:

www.smartraveler.com –updates on traffic, including the airport (617) 374-1234 Smartraveler phone system
www.masspike.com –updates on road closures and detours
www.mbta.com--public transportation options