AAA is projecting that nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from their homes for the Thanksgiving holiday. About 6 million of those people are expected to take a domestic flight.

It's supposed to be a 2% increase in air travel compared to 2024. This prediction comes despite weeks of delays and canceled flights because of the government shutdown.

On Sunday night, the scene at San Francisco International Airport was a relief for travelers.

"Completely boring," said Stewart Alsop, affectionately describing his travel experience.

Although he did admit there was one hiccup.

"Well, we had a little bit of a thing at the airport; they couldn't get the baggage door open on the airplane," Alsop explained. "But we only left 30 minutes late."

Alsop lives in Albuquerque, New Mex

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