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Orlando International Airport expects this Thanksgiving to be a little lighter than last year when it comes to travel.
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The airport is preparing for 1.9 million passengers to pass through during the 12-day period from Nov. 22 to Dec. 3. That total is down from a record of 2.1 million from last year — but up from 1.75 million in 2022.
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The busiest day will be Dec. 1, which is expected to have 181,688 arriving and departing passengers.
Airport officials said that 2024 is down compared to last year because 2023 was an outlier for passenger activity and set a record. The airport also cited some airlines reducing flights and delays in providing new aircraft.
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