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Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno, CA - In preparation for a busy travel season, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) offers tips to help passengers dive into their spring adventures. Passengers are strongly encouraged to arrive at the recommended two hours or more prior to domestic flights departures and three hours or more prior international flights.

During this spring travel period, passengers are reminded that construction is underway to replace the baggage handling system behind the ticketing to a state-of-the-art automated system. Passengers will see visible changes at the ticket counter starting with the temporary reduction of counters in use; relocation of some airlines from their normal locations; and new queueing lines for check-in.

FAT recommends that passengers prepare for their spring trips with these tips:

Airlines

• Travelers are advised to immediately contact their airline if their flight has been impacted.
• It is recommended that travelers keep medications readily accessible and not packed in checked or carry-on baggage in the event baggage is delayed or their carry-on is not accessible.
• Check with your airline for flight status before leaving for the airport. Convenient flight status links are available on most airline websites and mobile apps, or passengers may telephone their airline for flight status information.
• When boarding, passengers are generally allowed to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item within the airline's stated dimensions. To help make the boarding process as smooth as possible, please check with your airline for any additional carry-on restrictions.

Pack Smart

• Pack smart; start with empty bags. By packing for travel with empty bags, passengers are less likely to bring prohibited items through a TSA checkpoint. Check for prohibited items by using the "What Can I Bring?" page at TSA.gov .

TSA Security Screening

• TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers and families with disabilities, medical conditions, and other special circumstances, additional assistance during the security screening process. Call 72 hours prior to traveling at 855.787.2227 with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. Or contact TSA Cares online at https://www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares.

• Review TSA's 3-1-1 Liquids Rule for carry-on bags. Travelers may bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes in their carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces or less per item. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces in checked baggage.
• Remember that starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025 all travelers will need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another approved form of identification to go through TSA checkpoints.

Parking

• Parking is in high demand during the peak travel periods. Since lots and the parking garage can fill up quickly, please keep an alternate lot in mind in case your first choice is no longer available upon arrival. Travelers with parking questions can contact FAT's parking operator SP+ at 559.252.0052. For parking options and a printable map, please visit flyfresno.com/parking/ .
• Place Items Out of Sight: Keep valuables and personal items hidden from view. Place valuables in the trunk. Never leave electronics or bags in plain view.
• Lock Vehicles: Always lock vehicle and ensure windows are fully closed before leaving the vehicle.
• Remove Spare Keys: Do not leave spare keys in the vehicle or hidden under the vehicle.

Cell Phone Waiting and Ground Transportation

• A Free Cell Phone Waiting Area is conveniently located near the terminal to accommodate friends and family who are picking up arriving passengers. Look for the blue signs to the lot entrance. Drivers must stay with their vehicles.
• Rideshare drop-off and pick-up area, Fresno Area Express (FAX), and V-Line are in front of terminal Departures curb at the center median and marked with blue signage.
• Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) and taxi service are across from the Baggage Claim doors at the center median.
• For a map of ground transportation locations, please visit flyfresno.com/parking/.

Health and Safety

• Review CDC travel tips for a healthy and safe travels https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel.
• Remain aware. Travelers should report suspicious activities and remember: If You See Something, Say Something.

Spring Travel Updates

For the latest spring travel updates, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @iflyfresno or visit our website at www.flyfresno.com.

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 Atlanta, Chicago (Seasonal), Dallas/Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field (Seasonal), 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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