Denver (KDVR) – It is usually time about autumn break a crowded travel season for Denver International Airport, and officials are preparing for passengers in the coming weeks.
Airport officials said that while the rush is typical for this time of the year, the timing is also in line with the closure of the federal government that has already caused a delay in DIA and all over the country.
The employees of the Transport Security and Federal Aviation Administration were blaming alongside most other federal workers, and the position of decreased air traffic monitors was in cases of delaying some airports, according to US Secretary of Transport Sean Dove.
Here is what DIA officials want to know about the next travel rush, and what those responsible for the possible air travel are saying during the closure.
Dia expects an annual basis from travelers
From Thursday, October 9 to Monday, October 20, airport officials said that about one million passengers, 938,000, are expected to travel through DIA security checkpoints, an increase of 5.5 % compared to the same time in 2024.
The period with the autumn break lined up for educational areas along the front range in Colorado, and Dia officials said it is expected that the most crowded days will be on Friday, October 10 and Sunday, October 12.
Will the closure affect the busy travel in DIA?
The government closure has already caused a delay in DIA and all over the country, as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a land delay on Monday due to “employment”.
Dofi previously said that there was a small height in sick calls from the control units, and the Federal Aviation Administration will have to reduce the number of flights that take off and land in airports if the situation worse increases
Fox31 asked Dia officials if they expected to stop the operation will affect the upcoming increase in travel. This is what they said:
TSA and FAA air traffic control employees must continue to work without paid during the federal closure. However, we cannot ensure that the TSA and FAA employment will not be affected. We recommend reaching the airport at least two hours before the boarding time to board the plane and check the airline directly to get any updates on your flight. TSA safety waiting times can be found actual time on flydenver.com/security and delay/cancellation can be found in Flightaware.com. “
What do you know about traveling through Dia
DIA officials have advised travelers some changes in DIA during this travel time, including new security configurations and airlines.
All security checkpoints are located at the northern end of the Jeppesen Terminal 6, which is the other side of the Westin Hotel and the Transit Center where the southern security checkpoint was now not working.
Eastern and Western security checkpoints are opened from 3 am to 1 am per day.
In addition, most of the airline meters in a temporary training in the mid -5 level until mid -2017. The largest airlines at the airport, United Airlines, southwestern airlines and border airlines are still present at the 6 level.
The bridge is now opened from Jeppesen to Concourse A again to the street and departure passengers.