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Thanksgiving Travel at Fort Lauderdale Airport: Smooth Sailing After the Rush

WPLG Local 10December 5, 20251 min474 views
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Thanksgiving Travel Experience

  • ✈️ Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) experienced a smooth Thanksgiving Day evening, with terminals largely empty after the initial rush.
  • ⚠️ Travelers are advised to get to the airport early, especially for upcoming travel days, as Sunday is expected to be the busiest travel day of the year with record numbers through TSA.

Traveler Perspectives

  • 💡 Some travelers found the day before Thanksgiving to be very light, with short lines and no cancellations.
  • 🚢 One group strategically planned their travel to join a cruise, delaying their Thanksgiving dinner until they were on the ship.

Airport Projections and Advice

  • 📊 Fort Lauderdale Airport expects just shy of 750,000 travelers over the entire Thanksgiving week.
  • ⚠️ Despite the current calm, travelers are reminded to pack their patience for future travel days.
  • 📉 While FLL was smooth, Miami International Airport experienced a few cancellations.
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