DIA Expects Record Number Of Travelers This Weekend

Airport Executive Director Kevin Foley says usually it’s about a 50-50 split between business and leisure travelers, though around Thanksgiving 90 percent of travelers are not frequent flyers.

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is bracing for long lines of holiday travelers, with an average of 60,000 passengers expected each day leading up to Thanksgiving.

Airport officials urged passengers to use public transit or shuttles to reach the airport, with traffic in the Central Terminal Area expected to be heavily congested. To know how much time to budget, FlyDenver.com also lists real-time waits for security.

You’ll find plenty of company on the highways, though, if that is your way of getting to and from this Thanksgiving holiday.

“We are coming from Maryland, going to Atlanta, Georgia, to my daughters for Thanksgiving”, said Lenwell Johnson.

For those hitting the road, police are making sure they get to their destination safely. Ford Airport officials are reminding people to be patient, especially with the ongoing construction. Transportation and security officials say they are prepared for the rush, but travelers should expect crowds no matter how they travel.

That morning, passengers shared their travel tips with Five On Your Side to help others get where they need to go.

Travelers should regularly check their flight status, as schedules may change because of weather or air traffic issues.

Sunday will also likely be busy, with about 1,700 expected departing passengers, said Eugene Airport spokesman Casey Boatman.

The security lines will be a lot faster if your bags are scanned without any trouble.

“I plan to spend some time with some friends in Orlando which I’m close to, enjoy their company and stuff, and then after that I plan to visit family back home in St. Lucia”, said Rommel Hippolyte.