Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the busiest in the world and officials expect record-breaking passenger traffic for the Fourth of July holiday .
Why it matters: There are several big projects ongoing to modernize the airport, which means travelers have been experiencing delays getting in and out of CLT .
By the numbers: The airport expects 1.18 million passengers between July 2-8, a 12% uptick compared to 2023.
- 191,000 of those passengers are expected to be local passengers departing from Charlotte, which is a 15.6% increase compared to last year, according to the airport.
Zoom in: Charlotte tied for 69th out of 104 other U.S. airports for annual on-time departures in 2023.
Driving the news: In June, the airport tweeted it was “a tough travel day,” and issued an apology for any negative experiences customers may have had.
- We asked our newsletter subscribers to share recent travel experiences at CLT, both good and bad. Here’s what they said:
Editor’s note: Responses have been edited for clarity and brevity.