WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration says it’s preparing for the heaviest Thanksgiving air travel in 15 years, with over 360,000 flights expected to take off during the holiday period.

The agency said Tuesday, Nov. 25, will be the busiest travel day, with more than 52,000 flights scheduled.

“Thanks to the dedication of our air traffic controllers and every FAA employee, we are ready for the holiday rush and take pride in helping travelers reach their friends and families during this important time of year,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said in a statement. “I am deeply grateful to our entire FAA team. Even through a period of record-high traffic, their unwavering commitment keeps the system running safely.”

The FAA said air traffic controllers will use a range of tools

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