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Travelers at Lambert International Airport are facing long lines and delays due to a large Seventh-Day Adventist convention and the summer travel rush, with social media users expressing frustration over crowded conditions and flight delays.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced long lines and high post-eclipse traffic, prompting frustrations among passengers. The airport advised travelers to arrive at least 2.5 hours prior to domestic flights and 3 hours prior to international flights. It was expecting to break the record for one of its top busiest days, projecting over 38,000 departing passengers and an increase in checked bags as eclipse tourists continue to travel home.
Southwest Airlines experienced a major meltdown at Austin Airport following the post-eclipse storms, with check-in lines extending outside the terminal and down to the freeway, causing significant delays and missed flights for passengers. While the airport itself was busy, other airlines did not experience the same issues. The airport is predicting even higher passenger volumes for the following day and advises travelers to arrive at least 2.5 hours early for domestic flights and 3 hours early for international flights. Southwest's poor staffing management under challenging circumstances is highlighted as a contributing factor to the turmoil.
Orlando International Airport experienced long lines and flight cancellations due to wintry conditions affecting air travel across the country, with over 10,000 flights behind schedule and more than 700 canceled. Travelers faced delays and extended waits, with some resigned to sitting and waiting until their flights were ready to go, while others looked forward to enjoying the snow at their destinations. The situation is expected to change throughout the day, prompting travelers to monitor their flight status and prepare for long lines at MCO.
Wealthy attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos complained about long lines at the conference's go-to hotel and popular parties, with some waiting up to an hour to get in. Even those with the most elite white badges experienced delays, highlighting that sometimes even money can't buy its way out of a line.
Thousands of travelers are descending upon Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as the Thanksgiving travel season ramps up, with airport officials expecting this year to be the busiest on record. Passengers should anticipate long security lines and rushed check-ins, with some paying high ticket prices. Despite the crowds at airports, AAA predicts that more Americans will opt for road trips to visit loved ones during the holiday season. The Thanksgiving travel period began on Friday and will last until November 28th.
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expecting a "record-breaking" travel day due to the holiday weekend, with over 100,000 travelers expected to be screened by the end of the day. Many schools are on or approaching fall break, leading to increased travel. However, frustrated flyers have reported long lines and chaotic scenes at the airport, with some missing their flights. The airport advises travelers to arrive at least two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights.
The TSA has deployed additional security workers to JFK Airport in response to the long lines experienced during the summer. Senator Chuck Schumer had demanded more staffing, citing the unacceptable wait times that caused many travelers to miss their flights. The TSA has reassigned 200 workers, approved overtime, and increased the number of canine dog units to help screen passengers. Wait times at the airport this week have been under 30 minutes.
Austin-Bergstrom International airport is expecting a record-breaking number of summer travelers due to airlines offering more destinations and selling more seats per flight. Long lines at security checkpoints, including TSA Pre-Check, are causing concern for travelers, with the airport recommending showing up at least 2.5 hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights. Despite the long lines, all security checkpoints were operational and moving at a regular pace.
Drivers in Palm Beach County are facing long lines and gas shortages due to fuel delivery disruptions caused by historic flooding in Broward County. Many are struggling to find gas and waiting in long lines to fill up their tanks. Port Everglades, which is home to many of the fuel ships that provide gas throughout South Florida, is still making deliveries and additional petroleum companies have been operating at the port as truck drivers work around the clock to deliver gas to the stations.