INDIANA – According to CNN, some of the largest airlines in the US have entered their peak travel windows as millions of passengers take to the skies for the holidays.
American Airlines, the country’s largest carrier, expects Friday, December 22, to be its busiest of the holiday travel period that began on Wednesday.
The airline plans to serve 12.7 million passengers. Delta expects to serve around 9 million people, including 600,000 customers daily on December 21 and 22 and from December 26 to 30.
The FAA also said holiday air traffic will peak today, with the agency’s air traffic controllers handling nearly 49,000 flights.
This comes as the East and West coasts face poor weather conditions that could trigger travel delays and road closures ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
Face masks are still a federal requirement to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and must be worn at the airport and inside planes. Passengers are encouraged to arrive at the airport two hours before departure during the holiday travel period.
