{"id":65662,"date":"2025-11-30T19:44:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T19:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/65662\/"},"modified":"2025-11-30T19:44:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T19:44:45","slug":"central-florida-is-having-its-busiest-travel-day-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/65662\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida is having its busiest travel day of the year"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Orlando International Airport is experiencing its busiest travel day of the year today, as nearly 177,000 travelers are expected to pass through the airport following the Thanksgiving holiday.<\/p>\n

Airport officials expect to screen nearly two million travelers during the holiday week. By noon today, there were 180 delayed flights and 27 cancellations, leading to greater congestion. <\/p>\n

Central Florida experienced a record-high number of travelers during Thanksgiving 2025, with an increase in both air and road trips. About 4.65 million Floridians were expected to travel at least 50 miles from home. <\/p>\n

Orlando has emerged as the top holiday destination nationally this season, further adding to the travel volume at Orlando International Airport. Nearly 90% of travelers drove, possibly increasing airport travelers as some chose air travel despite flight cancellation worries.<\/p>\n

Travelers should expect delays due to high volume and weather disruptions as Thanksgiving travel ends.<\/p>\n

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