Busy Travel Day Anticipated Sunday at Charlotte-Douglas

Marvin Beach,

CHARLOTTE, NC – There was plenty of hustle and bustle at baggage claim Saturday as travellers returned to Charlotte-Douglas. Β 

But Sunday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the entire year.

Melissa Phillips flies to Chicago each Thanksgiving. Β But this year she decided to come home on Saturday instead of Sunday. Β She says it made a big difference.Β 
Β 
“The airport was not nearly as crowded at O’Hare. Travelling was much better,” Phillips says. Β 
Β 
If you’re coming to the airport Sunday, officials say arrive at least two hours early. Β And prepare for long lines and extra security. Β 
Β 
Something Philips says she saw last year. Β “It’s absolutely packed. The line to get through TSA is very, very crowded and backed up.Β Today it wasn’t so bad,” she says.Β 
Β 
If you’re heading out on the roads, expect extra volume, and plenty of troopers.Β Look for them to be stationed at least every 10 miles on all the major interstates. Β 
Β 
They say they’re looking to reduce fatal accidents. Β Last year 14 people died on North Carolina roads over Thanksgiving weekend.Β