Richmond International Airport expects between 80,000 to 85,000 fliers between now and Tuesday, which would match or surpass last year's total. Nationally, the TSA expects some 17.4 million flyers, with the most taking to the skies on Friday.

CBS 6 spoke to travelers already getting out of town at Richmond International Airport, including Jewell Snell, who was flying to Atlanta.

"Atlanta, and to see my best friend," Snell said. "Our fathers were police officers together, and they used to play cards after they got off work. And we were in the same crib, and we've just been together ever since."

Patrease Watson drove down from Fredericksburg and was heading to Ontario, California, for a special family visit.

"Going to see my third new grandbaby out in Ontario, California," Watson said. "

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