The holiday travel rush is here, with thousands of people expected to fly out of Jacksonville International Airport on Wednesday.

According to JAX officials, nearly 13,000 are expected to fly out of JAX on Wednesday.

Last week, during a Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s board meeting, JAA CEO Mark Vanloh said Wednesday would be Jacksonville’s busiest air travel day, followed by Sunday. For that reason, officials are urging travelers to plan ahead to ensure a smooth trip.

Here are three things to keep in mind before you leave the house: • Arrive at least 2 hours early • Consider ride-share or drop-off to avoid parking headaches • Monitor your airline app in case of last-minute changes

AAA projects a record 81.8 million Americans traveling this Thanksgiving, 6 million by air.

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