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Denver International Airport Expecting Less Than Half Of Passenger Traffic For Holiday Weekend

DENVER (CBS4) - Denver International Airport officials say they are ready for a somewhat busy holiday weekend of travel. They expect nearly 160,000 passengers throughout the Labor Day weekend.

United Planes Sit Parked At Denver International Airport, As The Coronavirus Pandemic Severely Halts Airline Travel
DENVER, CO - APRIL 22: A parking lot at Denver International Airport sits empty as the coronavirus pandemic slows air travel on April 22, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. Compared to the same time last year, Denver International Airport is operating 1,000 fewer flights daily. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

DIA says they saw 175,000 more passengers this time last year - pre-coronavirus pandemic.

Airport officials say there are more than 100 hand sanitizing stations throughout the terminal and add masks are required in public spaces.

 

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