Airlines Prepare for Another Busy Memorial Day Weekend — and Summer

After reports that domestic demand and consumer confidence was on the decline, airlines are gearing up for what might be one of their busiest summers yet.

The airline industry is expecting another record-breaking Memorial Day weekend and summer, an indication that demand could be ticking back up.

The Federal Aviation Administration said that the peak for Memorial Day weekend flights was Thursday, with nearly 54,000 flights that day. The agency added that it expects flight numbers to steadily grow this summer and reach a peak at the end of July.

American Airlines said it will operate 38,000 flights during Memorial Day weekend, with the busiest days being