Record crowds and heightened security could mean extra-long lines for screening and other services at the Atlanta airport as the Thanksgiving travel period starts this weekend. Security lines have already been growing lately, with peak period wait times of more than 30 minutes in recent weeks. A surge in holiday passenger numbers, coupled with tighter security and screening, is expected to further swell lines in the coming week. Hartsfield-Jackson International recommends travelers arrive at the airport 2.5 hours before departure time, including time to check in, get through security and navigate the airport. That’s more than...
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