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Heads up spring break travelers, airports are about to be packed — But here’s what you can do.
Airfares have dropped 3% domestically and 10% internationally, driving a 9% rise in travel interest and heavier airport traffic this spring, industry data shows.
- This spring, cheaper airfares are fueling a surge in travel, with KAYAK showing fares down 3% domestically and 10% internationally, causing packed gates and delays at major hubs like Chicago O'Hare and Orlando International Airport.
- Recent data from KAYAK shows travel interest up 9%, while the International Air Transport Association expects more than 5 billion people to fly in 2026, a 4% increase from last year.
- Aviation data firm Cirium says Chicago O'Hare International Airport will be the busiest in the first half of 2026, with over 218,000 flights scheduled, along with several major hubs.
- TSA offers ConfirmID that lets travelers pay a $45 fee online for identity verification valid 10 days from travel start, while passengers can reserve free security slots via RESERVE powered by CLEAR and gate-check strollers and car seats for free.
- Cirium's schedule shifts show Chicago O'Hare as projected busiest in 2026, bumping Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta to second place, according to the source.
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