Roads are mostly quiet as the pre-Thanksgiving rush is over, while Philadelphia International Airport saw a record number of families and friends travel to be together.
With hugs and kisses a-plenty, they were coming from Colorado, arriving from Austin and touching down from Tampa.On Thanksgiving Eve, Philadelphia International Airport saw travelers arriving on what may be busiest holiday travel period on record."We came in from O’Hare. Everything was fine. We had no problems," said Niran Rasha, who arrived to Philadelphia from Chicago.The Transportation Security Administration expected to screen 2.
Despite some hiccups, the airport arrival deck was like a big family reunion. Some anxiously awaiting relatives they’ve not seen in nearly a year. For "Crimson," the 9-year-old dog from Alabama, this is her third trip to Philly for the holidays with her owner, Chad Simpson."As long as you are on a plane, it’s nice. I’m not cut out for the drive. I like to get on that bird and get there," said Simpson.
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