Busy Memorial Day holiday travel period underway

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The busy Memorial Day travel period is underway, and right now, many people are packing their suitcases to head out of town.

Travel experts say this could be the busiest Memorial Day weekend in more than 20 years.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expecting 2.5 million passengers to pass through the airport during this eight-day travel period, with Friday, May 24 being the busiest day. Airport officials expect more than 100,000 travelers will go through screening checkpoints just Friday alone.

Travel experts remind travelers that getting to the airport early is super important, and to make sure they pack their patience.

Planning ahead and packing properly can help with the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport. Click here to see what you can pack in your carry-on and checked baggage before arriving at the airport.

Experts say that while the airports will be super busy, only 8 percent of people are flying to get to where they’re going for the Memorial Day weekend. Around 87 percent will be traveling by car.

Check delays/cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport here.

Copyright 2024 WANF. All rights reserved.