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Washington,
DC – November 2023 / NewsmakerAlert: Across
the country, people will be packing their bags and heading to grandma’s
house, reconnecting with friends or visiting a new destination this Thanksgiving.
Record High Demand
for Air Travel
U.S.
airlines are expecting nearly 30 million travelers over the 11-day
Thanksgiving travel period (Nov. 17-27), which is an all-time high.
A4A
projects about 2.7 million passengers will fly per day over the
holiday, which is a nine percent increase from 2022.
The
Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, is predicted to be the busiest day
of the holiday period, with a record-setting 3.2 million passengers.
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Airlines
for America Thanksgiving 2023 Air Travel Forecast
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Airlines are
Ready for Record Demand
U.S.
airlines have been working for months to prepare for the holiday travel
season and are ready to welcome the record number of travelers. To prepare,
airlines have been:
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Hiring
aggressively to ensure we have the right people in the right places
at the right time to support the unprecedented travel volumes. Today, U.S.
passenger airlines have the highest employment levels in more than 20 years
and are hiring at a pace 3.5 times higher than overall U.S. job growth.
More information about the industry’s investments in our workforce can
be found here.
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Adjusting
schedules to reflect passenger demand and to prioritize operational
performance.
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Investing
heavily in technology including mobile apps to improve communication
with travelers.
Tips for Travelers
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Download
your airline’s mobile app: Be sure to download your carrier’s app as
soon as you purchase a ticket! U.S. airlines have made significant
investments in their mobile apps so they can provide important flight updates
such as boarding times, gate numbers and other necessary announcements.
Also, many airline apps offer free movies, tv or texting services in flight.
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Allow
plenty of time: Be sure to allow extra time if you are hailing a taxi
or using a ride share company, as they get particularly busy around the
holiday travel season. If you are driving yourself to the airport, allow
ample time for heavy airport traffic and be aware that some parking garages
are under construction.
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Pack
snacks and an empty water bottle: Some airport vendors may be closed,
so take a snack and an empty water bottle that you can fill after clearing
security.
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Consider
signing up for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry: If you do not have TSA
PreCheck, consider enrolling ahead of your next trip for a faster and smoother
experience at the security checkpoint.
About
A4A
A4A
advocates on behalf of the leading U.S. airlines, both passenger and cargo
carriers. A4A works collaboratively with industry stakeholders, federal
agencies, the Administration, Congress, labor and other groups to improve
aviation for the traveling and shipping public.
Airlines
for America (A4A) members are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Atlas
Air, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest
Airlines, United Airlines and UPS. Air Canada is an associate member.
For
more information about the airline industry, visit our website Airlines.org
and our blog, A Better Flight Plan, at Airlines.org/blog.
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A4A
Media Contacts:
Marli
Collier
co-Communications
Manager
202-626-4141
Hannah
Walden
co-Communications
Manager
202-626-4204 |
