ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’re planning a trip through Orlando International Airport, be prepared for big crowds, as the spring break travel season kicks into gear.
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The season officially started Saturday and will run all the way through mid-April.
During that timeframe, airport leaders expect 7.3 million passengers to fly in and out.
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That will be around 1 million more travelers than last year.
The busiest day is expected to be Saturday, March 25, with nearly 173,000 passengers.
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