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Record Thanksgiving Travel Expected Amid Strikes and Weather Challenges

Record levels of travel are anticipated for Thanksgiving 2024, with potential delays from strikes and weather impacting air travel.

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Updated: Nov 25th, 2024, 6:56 PM ET

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This Thanksgiving, the TSA predicts screening 18.3 million passengers, a 6% increase from last year. With strikes at major airports like Charlotte Douglas and a shortage of air traffic controllers, travelers are advised to prepare for delays. Significant weather conditions, especially in the Midwest and Northeast, could further complicate travel plans. AAA estimates nearly 80 million Americans will travel by road. Travelers should stay informed and arrive early at airports to accommodate these disruptions.

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