How to avoid Thanksgiving travel headaches at Philadelphia airport

• That's a 12% jump from the same time last year.

Between the lines: The busiest travel days include the two days before Thanksgiving and the weekend following the big feast, per the airport.

Be smart: PHL spokesperson Heather Redfern shared some tips for visitors to help make their holiday travel stress-free:

• Arrive at least 2.5 hours before your boarding time for domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights.
• Download airline apps or sign-up for email and text alerts ahead of time so you can track your flight status.
• There's limited space at garages and in the economy parking lot, so departing travelers are encouraged to arrange rides from family and friends, through a ride-share service or by using public transportation. If you must drive, consider parking off-site.
• Motorists meeting passengers should wait in the Cell Phone Waiting Lot, which is about a minute away from arrivals.

Of note: For nursing moms, there are Mamava Pods throughout the airport and a new lactation station in the B/C food court.

• Guests requiring extra help can pay a fee to book Sky Squad concierge service at least 24 hours ahead of their trips.