Travelers pack O’Hare, Midway airports ahead of Thanksgiving

CHICAGO (WLS) — The FAA expects this Thanksgiving will be the busiest in 15 years at the airports. Thanksgiving is considered the busiest travel holiday of the year. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch This year will be no different, with Triple-A predicting almost 82 million people to travel nationwide. Tuesday is especially busy at airports here and across the country. According to the FAA, more than 52, 000 flights are scheduled. Many airlines are preparing for the surge of flyers. United expects around 300, 000 more passengers this year compared to 2024. And American Airlines added special late-night flights to make sure people get to their destinations on time during this holiday period. So, if you’re flying for Thanksgiving, here’s some important things to remember: Most foods can be carried through a TSA checkpoint, but some items must be in checked baggage, like most alcoholic beverages, cranberry sauce, gravy and any canned fruit or vegetables. Also, keep an eye on the weather and check your flight ahead of time. Parts of the country expect to see severe weather, which could lead to flight delays or cancellations. And if you plan on driving, Triple-A says the worst backups are expected Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.
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