December's Essential Air Travel: The Top 10 Airports

December is witnessing a surge in air travel across major U.S. airports, with bustling departures and key players shaping the aviation landscape. Here's a summary of the data:

1. New York JFK:

   • Departures: 836
   • Major Airlines: Delta, LATAM, Condor, Austrian
   • Top Route: Los Angeles (23 routes)

2. Newark:

   • Departures: 527
   • Major Airlines: United, Austrian
   • Top Route: London Heathrow (16 routes)

3. Atlanta:

   • Departures: 453
   • Major Airlines: Delta, LATAM
   • Top Route: Los Angeles (17 routes)

4. Los Angeles:

   • Departures: 432
   • Major Airlines: Delta, LATAM
   • Top Route: New York JFK (5 routes)

5. Honolulu:

   • Departures: 330
   • Major Airlines: Delta, United, Japan Airlines
   • Top Route: Los Angeles (9 routes)

6. Washington Dulles:

   • Departures: 282
   • Major Airlines: United, Austrian
   • Top Routes: Munich, São Paulo, Rome, Zurich (11 routes)

7. Houston Intercontinental:

   • Departures: 223
   • Major Airlines: United
   • Top Route: Orlando (9 routes)

8. Chicago O'Hare:

   • Departures: 148
   • Major Airlines: United
   • Top Route: London Heathrow (3 routes)

9. Miami:

   • Departures: 115
   • Major Airlines: LATAM, Boliviana
   • Top Route: Lima (2 routes)

10. Boston:

    • Departures: 92
    • Major Airlines: Delta, Icelandair
    • Top Routes: Keflavik, Lisbon (3 routes)

As we navigate December's holiday season, these insights into departures, major airlines, and key routes provide a snapshot of the vibrant and dynamic air travel environment in the U.S. Travelers can use this information to plan their journeys and understand the trends shaping this festive month.