During the busy holiday travel season, San Antonio International Airport officials are recommending that patrons allow two hours for parking, check-in and security clearance. The Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminds travelers to follow these simple guidelines when using the airport during the holidays.

• Check with your airline for any last-minute changes in travel itineraries. The airport website allows you to access the same arrival/departure information that is seen at the airport.

• Be prepared to present photo identification to airline personnel and TSA screeners.

• Remember 3-1-1 on air travel: 3 ounces or less-sized containers of liquid or gel. 1-quart size, clear plastic, zip-top bag holding 3 ounces or less-sized containers; 1 bag per traveler placed in the security bin.

• Try and avoid layered clothing and/or clothing with metal objects as they may delay passage through security checkpoint

• Do not pack wrapped gifts and do not bring wrapped gifts to security checkpoint as screeners may have to unwrap them

• Put all undeveloped film and cameras with film in your carry-on baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film.

• Lighters are prohibited beyond the security checkpoint.

If you’re picking up passengers arriving at San Antonio International, take advantage of the new cell phone waiting lot. Instead of “orbiting” around the airport terminals to time the arrival of your visitor, avoid airport construction and other traffic by parking free in the cell phone waiting lot until you receive a call from the person you are picking up.