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Pearson airport welcomes crush of holiday travellers

People carry luggage at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on December 20, 2013.
People carry luggage at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on December 20, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch

TORONTO – Those traveling by air for the holidays can expect a larger crowd at Toronto’s Pearson airport today.

Passengers are being told to arrive early before their departures as it is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Pearson airport officials are also reminding flyers to have properly sized 100-ml containers for your liquids in order to make the security check as smooth as possible.

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Pearson airport has also set up a number of events to keep the young and old occupied and entertained prior to their flights.

Travellers can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at an interactive kiosk set up at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 until Dec. 23.

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There’s also free wrapping stations set up at both terminals for anyone purchasing last-minute gifts for their loved ones.

Airport officials are reminding travellers not to pre-wrap their gifts as all packages are subject to inspection at the security check points.

Finally, holiday ornament craft stations are set up at Terminal 1 and 3 to keep those hands busy prior to boarding.

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Pearson officials say 127,000 travellers are expected to come through the airport on Friday.

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