Airport Shares Tips for Smooth Summer Travel

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Shares Tips

for Smooth Summer Travel

Fresno, CA - With summer travel ramping up this weekend, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is sharing tips to help passengers enjoy a seamless travel experience.

Travelers flying through FAT this season will notice the airport's new terminal expansion. The new Concourse B adds approximately 98,000 square feet to FAT's footprint and features modernized passenger holdrooms and a new international arrivals facility. The expanded arrivals area triples processing capacity and includes a lobby and an outdoor plaza for greeting friends and family.

New dining options have also arrived at FAT, including Mad Duck Craft Brewing Co. (Concourse A), Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant & Mezcal Bar (Concourse B), Einstein Bros. Bagels (pre-security), and Ike's Love & Sandwiches (post-security), giving travelers more food and beverage choices. All three Hudson stores have been refreshed and modernized, and a new fourth location now serves Concourse B.

Travel Tips for the Summer Season

Arrive Early
• Arrive at least two hours before domestic departures and three hours before international flights.
• Peak security checkpoint times are 4:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Prepare for TSA Screening
• Start with empty bags to avoid bringing prohibited items. Check TSA's "What Can I Bring?" page at TSA.gov.
• Review TSA's 3-1-1 liquids rule.
• Keep electronics and valuables in carry-on or personal bags.
• Travelers needing additional support may contact TSA Cares.
• Have your ID and boarding pass ready.
• Passengers 18+ must present a REAL ID-compliant license or another approved ID. Travelers without one may use TSA ConfirmID online for a $45 fee.

Monitor Your Flight
• Download your airline's app for real-time updates on flight status, boarding times, gate changes, and other alerts.
• Contact your airline immediately if your flight is impacted.
• Keep all medications with you in the event of delays or carry-on gate checked baggage.

Plan for Parking and Ground Transportation
• Parking fills quickly during peak periods; have a backup lot in mind.
• Rideshare, FAX, V-Line, Rural Transit pickup and drop-off are located at the Departures curb center median.
• YARTS and taxi service are located across from Baggage Claim at the center median.
• A free Cell Phone Waiting Area is available near the terminal for passenger pickups. Drivers must remain with their vehicles.
• Parking and ground transportation maps can be found at flyfresno.com.
• Keep valuables out of sight. Lock your vehicle and ensure all windows are closed.

Health and Safety
• Review CDC travel tips at Travelers' Health | CDC .
• Remain aware and report suspicious activity. If You See Something, Say Something.

Stay Connected
Follow FAT on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @iflyfresno or visit flyfresno.com for summer travel updates.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport - Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is one of the largest drivers in economic activity in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Domestic and international carriers serving FAT offer Valley travelers nonstop flights to Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Guadalajara, León, and Morelia in Mexico.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport are municipally owned entities operating as a self-supporting enterprise.

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