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U.S. airlines forecast nearly 29 million Thanksgiving travelers in 2026, with peak airport crowds expected Nov. 29–30

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U.S. airlines expect nearly 29 million passengers to travel over Thanksgiving in 2026, according to the report. The busiest airport days are forecast to be Nov. 29 and 30, following a record for TSA passenger screenings during the previous year’s holiday period.

Discovered 2026-11-13T13:49:27.602604-08:00 | 2026-11-13T13:49:27.602604-08:00

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  • A forecast of nearly 29 million Thanksgiving travelers signals a high-volume holiday period for airline operations and airport services.
  • The expected Nov. 29–30 peaks give operators a clear focus for staffing and passenger-flow planning; the report cites last year’s TSA screening record as context.

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