THIS KIND OF STUFF. AND THAT WAS AARON LLEWELLYN REPORTING. WELL, A WORD OF WARNING. IF YOU鈥橰E TRAVELING OVER THE WEEKEND, BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL IS EXPECTED TO BE SLAMMED THIS SUNDAY. THE AIRPORT SAYS ANYONE FLYING OUT SHOULD EXPECT LONGER LINES THAN NORMAL. MOSTLY IT鈥橲 BECAUSE OF THE BAMA TEXAS GAME AND PEOPLE FLYING OUT AFTERWARDS TO AIRLINES HA
Birmingham airport expecting heavy traffic Sunday due to Alabama game
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Updated: 8:09 PM CDT Sep 8, 2023
The Crimson Tide is washing over Alabama this weekend, and it may affect your travel plans.In a Friday news release, officials with the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport warned of heavier-than-normal traffic Sunday, due in part to Alabama's upcoming showdown with the Texas Longhorns.Both American and United Airlines have reportedly added nonstop flights between Birmingham and Austin throughout the weekend. Those additional seats and the large fan following of both teams will make for a busy day at BHM.Potential fliers are encouraged to arrive at the airport early and expect longer lines at security checkpoints.The Transportation Security Administration is staffing up for the anticipated Sunday rush, but travelers should still expect delays.
The Crimson Tide is washing over Alabama this weekend, and it may affect your travel plans.
In a Friday news release, officials with the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport warned of heavier-than-normal traffic Sunday, due in part to Alabama's upcoming showdown with the Texas Longhorns.
Both American and United Airlines have reportedly added nonstop flights between Birmingham and Austin throughout the weekend.
Those additional seats and the large fan following of both teams will make for a busy day at BHM.
Potential fliers are encouraged to arrive at the airport early and expect longer lines at security checkpoints.
The Transportation Security Administration is staffing up for the anticipated Sunday rush, but travelers should still expect delays.
