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Heading to the airport this holiday weekend? Here’s when it is expected to be the busiest

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando International Airport said passenger traffic is at a record high as the holiday travel season continues.

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Though things have been busy at the airport the past couple of days, it was a smooth takeoff for travelers hitting the skies. But the busiest days are still ahead.

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As of Thursday afternoon, the parking garage remains full.

The airport is expecting more than 300,000 people to pass through this weekend, with the busiest travel days expected to be Saturday and Sunday.

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Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.