Remember last Thanksgiving when airports across the U.S. were swamped with travelers? The TSA screened 3.08 million people in a single day (the Sunday after the holiday), a record, and also a reminder that holiday travel is equal parts reunion and endurance test. Most travelers made it home, but not without a fair share of delay alerts and tired gate crowds across the country.

2025 might be just as busy. If you’re flying out of a major hub this November, it helps to know which ones tend to slow down when the crowds roll in. Some airports see more weather delays, while others just hit their limits once the runways fill. Either way, a little planning can save a lot of waiting. Using DOT ’s November 2024 on-time data and FAA passenger numbers, Way.com ranked the big U.S. airpo

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