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ATLANTA – As the holiday weekend draws to a close, a surge of travelers is turning today into the busiest travel day of the entire week, particularly for those taking to the skies. The hustle and bustle at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport paints a vivid picture of the travel rush.

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From the early hours of the morning, long lines have become the norm at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The lines snake through the check-in counters, extending into the atrium. Wait times were ranging from 45 to 50 minutes early Sunday morning. 

Anticipating the surge, travel experts predicted a hectic day, and their predictions have come to fruition. A staggering 2.9 million people are expected to traverse the country today alone. This marks the pinnacle of a holiday travel week that began last Friday and will extend until this coming Tuesday, with an estimated 30 million travelers passing through security checkpoints.

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Airport authorities reveal that this holiday season is witnessing the highest number of flyers since 2005. At Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, officials projected more than 3.6 million passengers to journey through the airport during this festive week.

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Passengers, well aware of the expected chaos, expressed their preparedness for the travel rush, saying they expected the airport to be very busy. 

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Airline officials stress the importance of planning ahead, recommending passengers arrive at least two hours in advance for domestic flights. However, given the extensive lines witnessed today, an additional half-hour wouldn’t hurt. Complicating matters, the closure of the South Economy Lot for parking is expected to have a ripple effect on other parking areas, adding to the challenges faced by holiday travelers.