Record Holiday Travel Expected at Airports

Airports across the United States are preparing for a record-breaking holiday travel season, with Charlotte-Douglas International Airport anticipating over 1.02 million travelers from now until December 2, a 7% increase from 2023. The TSA projects it will screen 18.3 million passengers during the same period, also reflecting a 6% rise compared to last year, with the busiest travel days expected on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after. Denver International Airport forecasts over 844,033 passengers during the holiday season, indicating a 7.5% increase, particularly busy on December 1. Officials advise travelers to arrive early due to expected long security lines and encourage advance reservations for security checks at Denver. Additionally, CCU Credit Union in Ireland reported its busiest Christmas period ever, emphasizing the importance of loans to help members manage holiday expenses. These trends highlight the surge in both air travel and financial activity as the holiday season approaches.