Over 31 million travelers were estimated to fly over the Thanksgiving holiday season last year, according to Airlines for America (A4A). Despite 2025 data not yet being available, the same period is expected to be just as busy this year, if not more so. Growing domestic travel trends in the United States suggest a continued increase in flight demand, according to the U.S. Travel Association and passenger volumes recorded by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) .

Naturally, rubbing shoulders with thousands of other passengers in hectic airports, long TSA security lines , and full-to-the-brim planes isn't a flight experience every American is thankful to have. But booking "red-eye" flights— those departing and landing at inconvenient times, like late at night and early

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