Busiest air travel day in history: Thanksgiving Sunday sets all-time US passenger record

Atlanta will have the busiest airport in the United States over the holiday period with more than 1.5 million travelers booked to fly.

The route between Hong Kong and Taipei was the busiest air route of 2024, while the route between Atlanta and Orlando was the busiest in the nation, according to leading data platform OAG’s new Busiest Flight Routes of 2024 report. 

It's been a banner year for air travel, with the busiest-ever Thanksgiving in the United States and an upcoming holiday travel season that's expected to shatter records globally.

The Department of Transportation announced new protections on Monday for commercial airline travelers with disabilities, finalizing a series of proposals that was first laid out earlier this year.

Travel Tuesday may be technically over, but there are still a bunch of ongoing deals you can take advantage of. From glamorous resorts to beachfront hotels to tour operators and cruise lines, the Travel Tuesday deals were bigger and better than ever this year, and the savings haven't ended yet. Whether you're interested in scoring 30% off low-cost flights to Iceland via PLAY or want to hop on a cruise by HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) for close to half off the original price, this is the best time of year to save. Use the links below to jump to a specific section, or scroll through to see all the best Travel Tuesday travel deals that you can still cash in on.

Whether shelling out for an overpriced parking spot or lugging your checked bag through the city’s subway, the logistical troubles of travel begin far before your board your flight. While a lucky few may have a friend willing to brave the airport traffic, the rest of us are stuck finding out own—often pricey—way to the terminal, especially during the holiday rush. Luckily for travelers, popular rideshare service Lyft has stepped in to ease the burden on our holiday budgets.

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that Sunday, December 1 was the busiest air travel day in the administration’s history, with 3.087 million air travelers screened through security checkpoints nationwide following the busy Thanksgiving holiday season. 

There's Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday—and now, Travel Tuesday: an entire day devoted to the best travel bargains on the market. But how did we get here, and what is Travel Tuesday, exactly?

It's that time of year again! Thrifty travelers know that Travel Tuesday deals are the best of the best. While Cyber Monday and Black Friday boast some good offers, it's Travel Tuesday that really has the big savings. If you're anything like us, you've been eyeing up your favorite hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators for months, just waiting for them to roll out the big sales. Good news: From glamorous resorts to beachfront hotels to tour operators and cruise lines, the Travel Tuesday deals are bigger and better than ever, and there are tons of ways to save for every type of traveler. Whether you're interested in scoring 30% off low-cost flights to Iceland via PLAY or want to hop on a cruise by HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) for close to half off the original price, this is the best time of year to save. Don't wait! While some sales run into early December, many end today with Travel Tuesday on December 3—be sure to add to cart before everything is sold out.

Cyber Week has officially, but there savings don't stop there—introducing Travel Tuesday. With so many sales to sift through it might be hard to pinpoint the best Travel Tuesday cruise deals, but rest assured—we have you covered. Today is one of the best times of the year to score heavily discounted cruise fares, bundled packages, onboard credit, and much more ahead of Wave Season in January. On this list, we've included cruises from across the globe—South Africa, England, Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii just to name a few destinations. While the destinations are beautiful, the itineraries, excursions, and sales are just as stellar. Whether you're plotting out 2025 travel or want to book a last-minute 2024 trip, we've got you covered. Below, find the 19 best Travel Tuesday cruise deals to book before the night ends. If you're looking for more deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars, check out our more extensive Travel Tuesday deal roundup.

Spirit Airlines is heavily discounting flights for Travel Tuesday by offering a whopping 80 percent off base fares.