5 ways to make your holiday travel through YYC as convenient as possible

‘Tis the season for family, gifts, and travel. Whether you’re flying home to visit relatives or escaping the cold Calgary winters for a tropical getaway (we’re jealous), navigating airports is typically a smidge more hectic in December thanks to increased traffic.

At least, it used to be.

This winter, the Calgary Airport is helping travellers like you take to the skies as seamlessly as possible with these five services. After all, the pre-booked bird gets the worm. That’s the saying, right?

Pre-book parking

Before you get to your destination, you’ll need to get to the airport, and let’s be real — it’s easiest to drive there yourself. That way you don’t have to worry about running late, surge pricing, or any other mishaps that can occur when your ride is in someone else’s hands.

When you pre-book your parking at the Calgary Airport, you’ll give yourself one less thing to worry about and can ensure you get as close to the terminal as possible. Plus, if you sign up for the Calgary Airport newsletter, you’ll receive exclusive parking promotions straight to your inbox.

Pre-book security

Jackets, boots, and belts: Off. Game-face: On!

By pre-booking your spot in the international and US security lines with YYC Express you’ll be in and out security in no time. And if you’re travelling to the U.S., download the MPC App to get through the customs line sooner. It’s just one of the ways you can get an A+ in going through airport security, something that is both normal to want, and possible to achieve.

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Pre-order duty-free

If there’s any pre-travel shopping you have left to do, you might as well make it duty-free.

Skip the crowds by pre-ordering duty-free items online for pick-up, including beauty and wellness products, liquor, food, local goods, and more. Goodbye extra taxes, hello last minute Christmas gift. Oh, and members get an additional 20% off. Score!

Pre-order your currency

Don’t forget to transfer your currency because the last thing you want is to wind up in a different country with only Canadian dollars to your name. We’ve all been there, right?

The best way to ensure this doesn’t happen is by pre-ordering your currency from one of the three service points at the Calgary Airport. By staying one step ahead, you’ll not only save time — you’ll also save money with great rates.

Pre-order your Starbucks

Your car is safe and sound, you breezed through security, and every item on your travel to-do list has been checked off. You deserve a little treat.

The Starbucks mobile app allows you to order ahead at every location, which means you can eliminate the lineup between you and your Peppermint Mocha no matter where you are in YYC. And it’s not just Starbucks — you can also order ahead at Subway, A&W, Thai Express, and Edo Japan.

The holidays can be stressful, but flying doesn’t have to be at the Calgary Airport. Pre-book your services online, and confidently take to the skies this winter.

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