Thanksgiving Travel: These Airports Will See The Biggest Crowds
• TSA and FAA project nearly 18 million travelers at U.S. airports this Thanksgiving, the busiest in 15+ years.
• Top crowded airports include Chicago O’Hare, Dallas–Fort Worth, Charlotte Douglas, Denver, Phoenix, LAX, Seattle–Tacoma, Las Vegas, and LaGuardia.
• Experts advise booking early-morning flights due to increased delay risks for departures after 9 a.m., especially with storms threatening major routes.
Busiest Thanksgiving travel in over 15 years
Thanksgiving travel is expected to be exceptionally busy this year, with nearly 18 million travelers passing through U.S. airports, according to the TSA and FAA. This marks the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in over 15 years. Several major airports are anticipated to experience the largest crowds. Hopper, a travel booking app, has identified the top contenders, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Denver International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, and LaGuardia Airport in New York.
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