Today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days in the United States in 14 years, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) forecasting over 53,000 flights in the air. The holiday rush officially kicks off today, according to AAA, leading to five days of heavy traffic on roads and in the skies.
The FAA reports that today will see the highest number of scheduled flights for the holiday weekend, with American Airlines alone operating 6,200 flights. This surge in air travel can be attributed to the increased flexibility in work schedules in the post-pandemic era.
