Thanksgiving 2024 travel reached new heights

The Thanksgiving holiday saw a record surge in travel, with airlines and airports handling unprecedented volumes of passengers and flights

Dec 3, 2024

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a record 232,000 flights were scheduled for the Thanksgiving weekend, November 24-28. More than 12 million travelers passed through TSA checkpoints, an increase of more than 400,000 passengers over last year.

Key takeaways

• Airlines were well prepared to meet the demands of the season despite the surge in travel;
• Flight cancellations were minimal, affecting only 0.3% of flights, while delays reached an all-time low of just 1.2%;
• These results underscore the industry’s ability to adapt and ensure a smoother travel experience for millions of passengers nationwide.

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