The San Diego International Airport is expecting its busiest holiday travel season ever this year, the first for its new Terminal 1.

Airport spokeswoman Nicole Hall says the number of travelers for this Thanksgiving is expected to be up 2%-3% over last year.

“Even though we’re going to have more people, we’re hoping that people won’t feel that push," Hall said. "In the old Terminal 1, you really did feel it because it was cramped. Now we have this beautiful terminal that’s spacious."

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Hall said about 875,000 people are expected to come to the airport throughout the Thanksgiving holiday.

"The busiest day is going to be Sunday, Nov. 30," she said.

That brings us to the familiar advice. Check with your airline on flight status before coming to the airport and arrive at least two

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