This year’s Thanksgiving travel period lasted from Tuesday, November 26, through Monday 2. As expected, millions of passengers passed through the nation's airports, whether visiting family and friends or taking a getaway to a faraway place.

The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles (80 kilometers) from home between Tuesday and next Monday.

More than 3 million travelers passed through airports across the United States on Sunday, marking the busiest day on record.