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Managing Increased Flights and a Shift in Demand

Airlines are carrying the highest number of passengers since early 2020. Where passengers want to go looks different today than before the pandemic. We see this especially in Florida, where traffic is 150-170 percent higher at some airports. With more of the nation’s traffic passing through Florida, issues there can have a ripple effect throughout the system.

Click on this map to see how flight demand has changed over the years, especially in the Southeast.

Last updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2022