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Orlando International Airport braces for busiest day of spring break travel season

Video: Orlando International Airport braces for busiest day of spring break travel season If you have a flight out of Orlando International Airport this weekend, you might want to give yourself some extra time to get to your gate. (WFTV)

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you have a flight out of Orlando International Airport this weekend, you might want to give yourself some extra time to get to your gate.

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Saturday is expected to be the busiest day of the spring break travel season.

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Crowds were seen early Friday at OIA and some spring breakers arrive and others depart.

Airport officials predict nearly 173,000 travelers to pass through the airport on Saturday.

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Airport leaders also suggest travelers arrive three hours before their scheduled flight.

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