Travelers, prepare yourselves for an incredibly busy Memorial Day weekend.
This year, the peak travel weekend is going to be a hectic one, according to travel app Hopper’s latest report. AAA also said it will be the “third busiest Memorial Day weekend” in over two decades.
Most people will travel by plane. U.S. airports are expected to be packed between Thursday and Monday.
Monday was the busiest travel day since before the pandemic, and we're expecting even greater demand heading into the weekend.
We’ve seen progress reducing delays & cancellations; we’ll continue to collaborate with airlines where appropriate, and pressure when necessary. pic.twitter.com/s6SQy1uPG7
— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) May 23, 2023
The much-anticipated summer travel season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend, and airports across the country are already seeing a surge of travelers.
The nation’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, is preparing for a substantial influx of passengers, with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens expecting over 2 million flyers this weekend.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby predicts that this Memorial Day will be the busiest in over a decade. He also expressed concerns about air traffic control challenges, which he considers the No. 1 issue as the industry enters the summer season.