Airlines for America (A4A), the industry’s leading trade association, forecasts that U.S. carriers will transport 31 million passengers during the extended Thanksgiving travel period — the highest volume ever recorded for the holiday. The projection, representing a 6% increase over last year, underscores the continued momentum in domestic travel as consumers place a heightened emphasis on family reunions, leisure getaways, and end-of-year mobility.
Analysts note that this surge reflects broader trends in U.S. travel behavior, including increased disposable income among certain traveler segments and the normalization of hybrid work patterns that allow for longer or more flexible holiday trips.
In anticipation of record volumes, airports nationwide are
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