Add in potentially record-breaking Thanksgiving crowds, and millions of Americans could be facing a travel week that feels especially overwhelming. “This year’s Thanksgiving travel season could feel especially tense because of the government shutdown,” French said. “Thanksgiving and Christmas week are incredibly popular travel weeks,” he said. “As such, travelers should prepare for extra-long wait times at security and potential slowdowns tied to boarding, takeoff and taxiing.”AdvertisementKAMIL KRZACZYNSKI via Getty Images Travel experts anticipate a more chaotic Thanksgiving travel season. A recent Deloitte holiday travel survey found budget concerns are pushing many Americans to prioritize shorter, more affordable domestic trips this season.
