WESH TWO NEWS STARTS NOW. FIRST AT SIX. WE BEGIN WITH THE BUSIEST DAY FOR ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DURING THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD. BY THE END OF TONIGHT, AN ESTIMATED 177,000 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO PASS THROUGH MCO. WESH TWO SPENCER TRACY IS KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON THE CROWDS. LONG LINES, SOME DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS. IT’S THE BUSIEST TRAVEL DAY OF THE ENTIRE THANKSGIVING PERIOD, AND IT SHOWS SOME WORRIED ABOUT IT BEING CANCELED BECAUSE CHICAGO HAD A SNOWSTORM. SO WE’RE, YOU KNOW, BUT WE’RE KEEPING OUR FINGERS CROSSED, LONG LINES STRETCHED ACROSS THE TERMINAL THIS MORNING AS MORE THAN 177,000 PASSENGERS WERE EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH MCO. THAT’S WHY MANY GOT HERE EARLY. SO FAR, SO GOOD. WE GOT HERE, WE CHECKED OUR BAGS AND THERE’S A LITTLE BIT OF A LINE, BUT SOUTHWEST IS TELLING ME THE FLIGHT’S ON TIME. OVER THE WEEKEND, AIRBUS ORDERED IMMEDIATE SOFTWARE FIXES, FORCING HUNDREDS OF PLANES WORLDWIDE TO BE GROUNDED. AIRLINES ARE STILL PLAYING CATCH UP IN SOME CENTRAL FLORIDA. TRAVELERS FELT IT FIRSTHAND. FLIGHT DID GET CANCELED, BUT I’M CHILLING. THIS IS THE PEAK OF THE 12 DAY HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD. NEARLY 1.9 MILLION PASSENGERS ARE EXPECTED TO PASS THROUGH BY TUESDAY. AIRPORT OFFICIALS SAY THEY’RE READY FOR THE RUSH. AND TRAVELERS, THEY HAVE SOME ADVICE. BE PREPARED. YOU GOT TO STAY CALM. YOU CAN’T GET MAD. COVERING ORANGE

The Orlando International Airport is bustling with activity as it experiences the busiest day of the Thanksgiving travel period, with long lines, some delays and cancellations evident as travelers navigate the crowded terminal.Karen Byron, traveling from Chicago, expressed her concerns about potential cancellations due to a snowstorm in Chicago. “The worry about it being canceled because Chicago had a snowstorm, so yeah, we are keeping our fingers crossed,” Byron said.Many passengers arrived early to manage the crowds, with Byron noting her experience so far. “So far so good, we got here, checked our bag, there’s a little bit of a line, but Southwest is telling me the flight is on time,” Byron said.Over the weekend, Airbus ordered immediate software fixes, resulting in hundreds of planes worldwide being grounded. Airlines are still catching up, and some Central Florida travelers have felt the impact firsthand.Michael Amomas, traveling to Kansas, shared his experience. “My flight did get canceled, but I’m chilling,” Amomas said.This day marks the peak of the 12-day holiday travel period, with nearly 1.9 million passengers expected to pass through by Tuesday. Airport officials say they are ready for the rush, and travelers like Amomas offer advice. “Be prepared, you’ve got to stay calm, can’t get mad,” Amomas said.

ORLANDO, Fla. —

The Orlando International Airport is bustling with activity as it experiences the busiest day of the Thanksgiving travel period, with long lines, some delays and cancellations evident as travelers navigate the crowded terminal.

Karen Byron, traveling from Chicago, expressed her concerns about potential cancellations due to a snowstorm in Chicago.

“The worry about it being canceled because Chicago had a snowstorm, so yeah, we are keeping our fingers crossed,” Byron said.

Many passengers arrived early to manage the crowds, with Byron noting her experience so far.

“So far so good, we got here, checked our bag, there’s a little bit of a line, but Southwest is telling me the flight is on time,” Byron said.

Over the weekend, Airbus ordered immediate software fixes, resulting in hundreds of planes worldwide being grounded.

Airlines are still catching up, and some Central Florida travelers have felt the impact firsthand.

Michael Amomas, traveling to Kansas, shared his experience.

“My flight did get canceled, but I’m chilling,” Amomas said.

This day marks the peak of the 12-day holiday travel period, with nearly 1.9 million passengers expected to pass through by Tuesday.

Airport officials say they are ready for the rush, and travelers like Amomas offer advice.

“Be prepared, you’ve got to stay calm, can’t get mad,” Amomas said.