flying good friday

[jmcancruise]

Just curious what to expect flying Good Friday. Will it be really busy? Not cruising till 2017, but booked without realizing we would be crossing Easter weekend.

[CruiserBruce]

Probably the same as most other Fridays. It isn't a big issue holiday like other possibilities.

 

 

Where would you be flying to/from?

[Keith1010]

It will be a bit busier at the airports but I wouldn't worry about it.

 

Keith

[waterbug123]

Friday flights tend to be packed regardless of the date.

[Zach1213]

Friday flights tend to be packed regardless of the date.

This was my thought...the other thing is that perhaps instead of, say, 60% business travelers/40% leisure traveler (random number), they might be flipped...that could lead to a bit slower movement with more inexperienced flyers, but I have no evidence to back this...it's just an idea.

 

I wouldn't expect to see a huge difference like the day before Thanksgiving or December 23rd.

[jmcancruise]

This makes me feel a bit better. We would be flying from Bangor, Portland or Boston to Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Sailing from Miami.

[Strawberry]

In most places, Good Friday is not a holiday.

[UKBayern]

In most places, Good Friday is not a holiday.

 

That only applies to the USA, in Europe or South America, it is big.

[Strawberry]

Yes, I know that. So, I'll clarify my answer --- In most places, within the USA, Good Friday is not a holiday. (The OP wrote that they are traveling in the USA.)

[FlyerTalker]

Of course, with load factors climbing all the time, soon every day will be like the day before Thanksgiving. :(

 

For an interesting take about "long crowded flights", try THIS LINK.

[Budget Queen]

Yep Fridays are a busy day. I do think there will be some more people flying on Good Friday, because there are a lot of school breaks that start that day.