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10 Worst Airports for Thanksgiving Flights, Ranked

Airport horror stories are as much a staple of Thanksgiving dinner as turkey and stuffing. With the whole country rushing home for the holidays, airports—especially the major airports—are at their busiest. Is your home airport on the list of worst airports for Thanksgiving flights? It’s not too late to consider an alternative.

Here are the busiest airports in the U.S. for Thanksgiving travel, and where to look instead if you want to head off the possibility of a holiday flight delay.

The Worst Airports for Thanksgiving Travel

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Jamie Ditaranto is a writer and photographer who is always looking for her next adventure. Follow her on Twitter @jamieditaranto.

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