ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Another big travel weekend is here, with 2.3 million travelers expected to pass through the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The Labor Day travel period began on Wednesday and runs through Sept. 3. Airport leaders believe Saturday will be the busiest day, with an estimated 325,000 passengers.

Knowing crowds are expected, travelers like Chelsea Parsons and Alix Mills arrived earlier than they usually do.

“Today we thought we would come early just in case,” Parsons said.

Parsons and Mills are taking to the skies for their annual Labor Day trip to New York City. With an easy travel day on Friday, they’re already looking toward their return trip.

“We’re gonna head back Monday evening to maybe beat the rush of people going in the morning

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