Peak holiday travel is almost here, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport officials are expecting a busy travel season, but significantly less busy than last year.
Travel season kicks off this week, running Dec. 16 through Jan. 4. Airport officials expect about 2.7 million passengers to arrive and depart during that period, down 13% from last year. The number of local passengers, people starting or stopping their trips in Charlotte, is expected to be down 5%
CLT officials say the busiest departure days will be Dec. 19, 26 and 27, with air travel expected to peak between Dec. 26- 28. More than 27,000 flights are scheduled during the holiday period, a six percent decrease from 2024.
The airport will have extra staff in bright yellow vests to guide and assist travelers.
