Airlines prepare for record-breaking spring break travel surge as Americans 'prioritize experiences'

U.S. airlines are gearing up for one of the busiest spring travel seasons on record — with millions of passengers expected to fly over the next two months.

Airlines for America (A4A), an industry trade group based in Washington, D.C., projects that 171 million travelers will take to the skies between March 1 and April 30, marking a 4% increase over last year.

On average, airlines expect to carry about 2.8 million passengers per day during this period.

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