![Travellers queue up to pass through the south security checkpoint at Denver International Airport, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Denver. Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving Day break. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/11/21/AP23324687503789_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Travellers queue up to pass through the south security checkpoint at Denver International Airport, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Denver. Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving Day break. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
November 21, 2023
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November 21, 2023 8:30 a.m.
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
Airfares are averaging $268 per ticket, down 14% from a year ago, according to the travel site Hopper.