ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Albuquerque International Sunport is experiencing a holiday travel spike, as the Transportation Security Administration expects 266,000 passengers to pass through the airport this season. With TSA naming Dec. 29 as one of the busiest travel days nationwide, ridership peaked yesterday at 20,000 travelers, with 18,000 screened today.
AAA National Trends
- Record-breaking travel volume: AAA forecasts 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1—a 2.2% increase over last year.
- Air travel growth: Nearly 8 million domestic flyers, a 2.3% rise from 2024.
AAA Travel Advice
- Arrive early: Allow at least two hours before your flight.
- Plan ahead: Book parking early and monitor flight status.
- Prepare for travel: AAA urges checking travel insurance and winterizing vehicles ahead of road trips.
Sunport and AAA both recommend arriving early, staying updated on flight status, and planning for parking delays as travelers head out and return through early January.
