Holiday travel tips from industry officials [Video]

As we enter the busiest travel time of the year, industry officials are warning you to be extra prepared when travelling this holiday season, and don’t wrap your presents until you get where you’re going.

Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport sees more than 12,000 travelers per day, a number that skyrockets during the holidays. Longer lineups and increased wait times are to be expected, but officials say not wrapping your presents before you travel can make things go faster at customs.

Angela Young with the Canadian Border Service Agency tells CTV News all presents must be opened at the border, no matter what.

“Don’t wrap the gift because when officers need to verify declarations at the border, they do have to unwrap the gift and inspect the gift,” Young said. “We want to make sure that we’re being respectful and expediting the traveler but still, you know, doing our mandate.”

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