Thanksgiving Eve quiet at Cleveland Hopkins regardless of vacation journey expectations

CLEVELAND — Traveling earlier than Thanksgiving will not be for everybody.

“It was my first time traveling on the day before Thanksgiving, so I was worried, but it was super easy,” stated Jack Williams.

Williams stated he took an opportunity, and fortunately, it paid off.

“I got to the airport quite early. I traveled by myself, so I spent a long time in the Newark Concourse, but it was nice. It was fine. The flight was easy,” stated Williams.

As Williams heads residence to his household in Cleveland, traveler Janettra McPherson stated her journey expertise is simply starting.

“I flew all the way from Dallas for the Jeezy concert tonight, and then I have to go to Kansas City tomorrow (Thursday) to have Thanksgiving with my family,” stated McPherson.

News 5 requested McPherson if she’s nervous about not making it residence Thursday because of the climate, and she or he informed us she is.

“It’s freezing now. It’s sleeting here, and between Cleveland and Kansas City, yes, I’m kind of concerned, but the purpose is to get to the concert, get to the airport tomorrow (Thursday) early to get out of here to get to Kansas City,” stated McPherson.

Although McPherson’s nervous system is on edge, she stated it’s value it.

“I’m praying that the weather holds up because it’s sleeting outside right now, so as long as the weather stays pretty chill, then I’m okay. Then I can get home and get where I need to be,” stated McPherson.

Meanwhile, Brendan Burrick stated he’s glad he deliberate forward after experiencing just a little little bit of congestion round 6 p.m. Wednesday.

“I’ve never flown out for Thanksgiving before, so I knew it was going to be a bit busy. Out there was crazy. I’ve been to the airport before, but not like this,” stated Burrick.

Once Burrick made it contained in the airport, he stated he was stunned it wasn’t as busy, so he plans to proceed to simply glide, particularly if the climate is a problem when he returns residence to Cleveland.

“Just play it by ear,” stated Burrick.