JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As Thanksgiving approaches, officials with the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) said they expect a very busy travel period. Peak travel is set to begin Thursday, November 21 and continue through Monday, December 2. To ensure a smooth travel experience during this busy period, the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) encourages all passengers to arrive at least two hours before their flight depa…

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Experts are expecting the busiest Thanksgiving travel season ever

Nearly 80 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA, surpassing even pre-pandemic levels. That estimate would be an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and 2 million more than in 2019. Most of those travelers will do so by car, AAA said. Projections show that there will be about 71.7 million people driving to their destination more than 50 miles from home, up about 1…

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Jackson airport expects busy travel period for Thanksgiving

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Airport expects 90,000 travelers for Thanksgiving, with a Friday peak

The Houston Airports System is expecting at least 1.7 million passengers at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and 500,000 at the William P. Hobby Airport.

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Houston airports expect more than 2.2 million travelers over Thanksgiving holiday

While BNA isn't expecting to break any records, they're still preparing to see a surge in Thanksgiving travelers.

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BNA prepares for peak Thanksgiving travel days

As the Thanksgiving travel period approaches, officials at Mississippi’s largest airport are anticipating what could be the busiest holiday in years. Peak travel at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) is set to begin Tuesday, Nov. 26, and last through Monday, Dec. 2. Per a press release, thousands are expected to take the airways to and from Jackson during that period. During Thanksgiving 2023, the airport saw a record of nearly 27,00…

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