Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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.

Travelers brace for delays at major airports, including Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association plan to hand out pamphlets Tuesday at airports across the country — including Charlotte Douglas International Airport — to inform passengers about effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The Terminal Lobby Expansion began nearly six years ago as Charlotte Douglas International Airport's largest-ever passenger-facing construction project. The airport says the project is set to be completed in October.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is expecting a dip in travel for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.