With so many presents to buy, you might be feeling a bit light in the wallet. But those who wait until the last minute to purchase flights for the holidays will likely pay big bucks – or worse, get left out in the cold. The chances of getting a good deal on your airfare are diminishing with every passing day, so if you haven't booked – make today the day!
For all the talk about the record number of fliers taking to the skies for Thanksgiving, the weekend went relatively smoothly for air travelers. Whether it was the "Holiday Express Lane," the airlines being on their best behavior, or the savvy practices of the travelers that braved the airports is hard to say. Here's round up of what went on at a few of the nation's busiest airports:
Photo courtesy of IgoUgo member paolo1899.
• Despite a few periodic rush periods, check-in and security lines remained consistently short, around 10 – 15 minutes throughout the day on Nov. 20 and 21
• Due to weather, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles saw some delays from rain and fog, but overall impact was minimal.
• Some international terminals (such as LAX) experienced slightly longer check-in times.
If the weather cooperates, the airports are well-staffed, and travelers continue to "pack their patience," we may be pleasantly surprised at the airports in December too.
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