Record-breaking travel week for the Fourth of July. Here’s how to avoid the rush

BOSTON — Airports are bracing for a busy travel day ahead of the holiday. Experts are predicting it could be the busiest Fourth of July travel season on record.

“So far so good, long line right now though at security,” said Patrick Lydon of Waltham as he waited in the TSA line at the JetBlue terminal.

Almost 71 million people are expected to take a trip during the Fourth of July travel period, according to AAA. And at the airports—the TSA is expecting record travel numbers.

“So far it’s not been too bad but I can imagine today it’s going to get far worse but hopefully things will go smoothly as our flight takes off,” said Jenn Burton who was traveling to Nashville with her family.

Already, last Sunday—June 23rd, the TSA reported a record-breaking 2.99 million passengers went through airports in a single day. Transportation officials are urging passengers to get to airports early.

“Probably could’ve slept another hour but Judy wouldn’t let me,” laughed Joe Nangle of Westfield.

At Logan’s jetBlue terminal Wednesday morning, travelers were pleasantly surprised.

“Actually it’s not bad at all today I was quite pleased driving in here this morning to see how easy it was,” said Nangle.

“My husband and I said it’s actually kind of light right now,” said Corinna Gallo of Norwood.

The only thing slowing down Corinna’s family was a slight delay to Fort Myers.

“Yeah we already have a delay, I try to put that in the back of my mind,” said Gallo. “A half-hour delay so far. So hopefully it’s just that.”

And then once passengers safely get to their destination—they only have one plan for the holiday.

“Just chilling, just relaxing,” said Lydon.

So when can travelers expect airports to be the busiest? Flight website Hopper says July 3rd, 7th and 8th.

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