Airlines for America breaks down the 21-day winter holiday travel period by the numbers, including the expected number of passengers.

1. Winter HolidayAir Travel
By the Numbers
2013-2014 Holiday Travel Calendar
sunday
monday
dec.
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
busiest
Destinations
Where are People Going?
Visiting
Friends & Family
College
Bowl Games
Vacations
50
43.4
44.3
40
30
in millions
lightest
5
Holiday Travel Season
December 16 - January 5
Expected Passengers
jan.
20
10
0
‘12-‘13 ‘13-‘14
U.S. airlines are increasing the number
of available seats to accommodate the
rising demand for holiday air travel
$32 billion
U.S. airline capital spending for 2014-2016
U.S. airlines’ improving finances are enabling significant
reinvestment in customer experience
2.31 million 1.74 million
Passengers on
Busiest Day
Aircraft, Engines,
and Winglets
Airport
Facilities
Premium Seats
In-flight
Entertainment
and Wi-Fi
= million
Passengers on
Lightest Day