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Heads up spring break travelers, airports are about to be packed — But here’s what you can do.
Airfares dropped 3% domestically and 10% internationally, leading to a 9% rise in travel interest and increased airport congestion, experts say.
- This spring, cheaper flights are fueling a surge in travel demand as spring break ramps up, making U.S. airports busier with longer lines and crowded gates.
- KAYAK data shows domestic fares are down 3% and international fares down 10%, while travel interest has risen 9%, boosting bookings.
- According to aviation scheduling data, Cirium projects Chicago O'Hare International Airport will be the busiest in the first half of 2026 with over 218,000 flights scheduled, along with several other major hubs.
- Travelers should expect longer lines, packed gates and delays when passing through busy hubs and can check live TSA wait times, reserve security slots via RESERVE powered by CLEAR, and use TSA ConfirmID.
- Looking at 2026 projections, the International Air Transport Association forecasts over 5 billion flyers, a 4% rise from last year, and Hartsfield‑Jackson was bumped to second.
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