00:00Thanksgiving week is shaping up to be massive for American Airlines.
00:03Between November 19th and December 1st, the airline expects to carry more than 8 million customers.
00:09That's on nearly 85,000 flights with its regional partners.
00:13The biggest day will be Sunday, November 29th.
00:16American plans to operate 7,021 flights that day.
00:20That's a takeoff roughly every 13 seconds.
00:23It will be the airline's busiest single day since the pandemic.
00:26On three days, about 1130 of its flights will be airborne at the same moment.
00:31Those days are November 20th, 29 and 30.
00:34Airline leaders say their teams are ready for one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
00:39They're also adding seat and connectivity options to make trips smoother.
00:43If those dates are on the calendar, expect crowded airports.
00:46Arriving early and checking flight status before leaving home can make the day easier.
00:51Disclosure.
00:51This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
