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US Airlines Could Carry Nearly 29 Million Passengers Over Thanksgiving Weekend

A forecast cited in a report puts US airline passenger volume near 29 million for the 2026 Thanksgiving travel weekend.

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A report forecasts nearly 29 million passengers will travel on US airlines over the 2026 Thanksgiving weekend. The estimate has not been officially confirmed.

US airlines are expected to carry nearly 29 million passengers over the 2026 Thanksgiving travel weekend.

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Published: Nov 13, 2026
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US Airlines Could Carry Nearly 29 Million Passengers Over Thanksgiving Weekend

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