More people expected to fly during holiday period

More people Are expected to take to the skies during the Christmas holiday period, Continuing the surge in travel demand that is projected to generate strong profits for U.S.-BASED Airlines, According to industry forecasts.

During the 21-day Christmas travel season, 51 million passengers Are expected to fly on U.S.-BASED Airlines, representing A 3.5 percent increase over the same period last year, According to A forecast By Airlines for America.

The Busiest days for travel Are expected to Be DEC. 21, DEC. 22 And DEC. 26.