A looming storm could make things tough for travelers looking to get out of the city in time for Thanksgiving.
Meteorologists say the Big Apple could see up to five inches of rain by Wednesday night and wind gusts up to 45 to 50 mph.
Wednesday is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year, but the storm system is threatening to disrupt air traffic across the nation.
Travelers who spoke with NY1 at LaGuardia Airport said that they just wanted to beat the weather and get where they’re going.
“I just want to take off and land on time, that’s what I want,” said one air passenger. “Oh yeah, I don’t want to have to rent a car here and drive all the way to North Carolina.”
“It’s always busy this time of the year so you just want a flight with no delays,” said another air passenger.
Delta and JetBlue are offering free modifications to people looking to change their plans and leave ahead of the storm.
The Port Authority says more than a million people will travel through its airports this weekend.
AAA is expecting nearly 43.5 million Americans to travel more than 50 miles for Thanksgiving.
For those planning to fly, air carriers recommend passengers check in ahead of time before heading to the airport.
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