ORLANDO, Fla. — Memorial Day weekend marked one of the busiest travel times since the pandemic began.
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About 800,000 people are expected to fly out of OIA during this travel period.
The two busiest days are already behind us. The third-busiest day is Monday, with more than 67,000 expected passengers.
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Nationwide, about 39 million people traveled this weekend.
Transportation Security Administration workers were prepared to screen around 2 million people every day.
It is costing more to fly. Trips are 33% more expensive than last year.
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AAA said more people will be choosing to drive for Memorial Day.
Expect the roads to be busiest toward the end of the day as people head home this afternoon.
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