Memorial Day weekend is often the first busy travel period of the year. In 2024, the Friday before Memorial Day set a then-record for the busiest travel day at U.S. airports. However, that record was ...

Many travelers are excited when Memorial Day Weekend finally arrives, as it’s the unofficial kickoff to summer vacation season. But actually being in the airport during the holiday weekend can be a ...

Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer in the U.S., but the days leading up to it tend to bring the biggest airport crowds. Some days around the long weekend are significantly busier ...