The advice includes advising travellers to arrive at the airport early and not wrap their gifts before going through security.

As of Sunday morning, Samaddar said the airport's parking lots are already at 80 per cent capacity.

The number of travellers in the airport is expected to be 20 per cent higher than usual, with up to 25,000 people flying.

With 50,000 travellers expected to use the Calgary International Airport on Friday, it was expected to be the busiest day of the year for YYC.

The Calgary Airport Authority anticipates Friday, Dec. 20 will be the busiest holiday travel day of 2019, with 50,000 visitors expected at the airport.

Travellers can search items to see how they should be packed, make checklists and find out how long it will likely take to get through security in real time.

Some simple pre-departure tasks are crucial to a happy homecoming, experts say.

A no-deal Brexit could result in flight delays and cancellations for travellers visiting Europe in 2019, the leading airline association warns.

From rat meat and diaper sausages to a meth-filled karaoke machine, these are the most unusual items seized by Canadian border agents in 2018.

There's a chance the London region will get a white Christmas this year, but if we do, it won't look like a winter wonderland.