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Thanksgiving Travel Soars Despite Booking Decline and Shutdown Concerns

11/26/2025

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) projects the Thanksgiving travel period will be the busiest in 15 years, with over 360,000 flights.
Airline data show a 4.5% decline in travel bookings from last year due to uncertainty from a recent government shutdown.
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines expect passenger numbers to match last year.
Trains and other alternatives are seeing increased demand as the shutdown's effects extend into Christmas travel.

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Story summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) projects the Thanksgiving travel period will be the busiest in 15 years, with over 360,000 flights.
Airline data show a 4.5% decline in travel bookings from last year due to uncertainty from a recent government shutdown.
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines expect passenger numbers to match last year.
Trains and other alternatives are seeing increased demand as the shutdown's effects extend into Christmas travel.