The next few days are expected to be the busiest travel days of 2025, as hordes of people make their way through airports, train stations and down snowy highways to visit family, get home or fly south to escape winter. WATCH | Pearson gears up for busy travel season: Toronto Pearson Airport gearing up for busy holiday travel season | Duration 2:29 The most wonderful time of the year for some, is also the busiest time of year for airport staff. If you're planning to fly, you're far from alone: airports are expecting a surge in passengers over the next few days. The Ottawa Airport Authority says it expects Dec. 21 to 23 to be its busiest travel days, with most flights at or near capacity, according to a statement posted to its website. WATCH | Vancouver travellers say airport experience was smooth: Vancouver airport sees its busiest travel day of the holiday season | Duration 1:55 With a handful of days until Christmas, it’s the time of year when travellers are trying to get home for the holidays.

Source: CBC News December 20, 2025 15:33 UTC