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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    Daniel Bartel, 2, has control of "Maza" as he and dad, Tim head from the baggage claim at Charlotte Douglas International Airport area to meet family members for the holiday. The Bartels, including mom, Mia, had just arrived from New York. ItÕs a busy day-before-Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but no major problems are being reported. At midday their is a lot of traffic in line to pick up arriving passengers. More than 25,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the airport today, on the day before Thanksgiving. Long lines formed at ticket counters several hours before daybreak Wednesday, as passengers heeded the advice of airport officials to arrive early for their flights. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    Travelers head to the parking deck as others wait for ground transportation Wednesday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. ItÕs a busy day-before-Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but no major problems are being reported. More than 25,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the airport today, on the day before Thanksgiving. Long lines formed at ticket counters several hours before daybreak Wednesday, as passengers heeded the advice of airport officials to arrive early for their flights. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    The cell phone lot was busy as people wait to pick up travelers midday Wednesday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. ItÕs a busy day-before-Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but no major problems are being reported. More than 25,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the airport today, on the day before Thanksgiving. Long lines formed at ticket counters several hours before daybreak Wednesday, as passengers heeded the advice of airport officials to arrive early for their flights. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    Travelers wait for ground transportation at midday Wednesday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. ItÕs a busy day-before-Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but no major problems are being reported. More than 25,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the airport today, on the day before Thanksgiving. Long lines formed at ticket counters several hours before daybreak Wednesday, as passengers heeded the advice of airport officials to arrive early for their flights. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    Travelers wait to board flights at midday Wednesday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. ItÕs a busy day-before-Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but no major problems are being reported. More than 25,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the airport today, on the day before Thanksgiving. Long lines formed at ticket counters several hours before daybreak Wednesday, as passengers heeded the advice of airport officials to arrive early for their flights. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    Travelers wait for ground transportation at midday Wednesday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. ItÕs a busy day-before-Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but no major problems are being reported. More than 25,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the airport today, on the day before Thanksgiving. Long lines formed at ticket counters several hours before daybreak Wednesday, as passengers heeded the advice of airport officials to arrive early for their flights. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    Traffic headed toward the arrival level at Charlotte Douglas International Airport at midday Wednesday, November 21, 2012. ItÕs a busy day-before-Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but no major problems are being reported. More than 25,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the airport today, on the day before Thanksgiving. Long lines formed at ticket counters several hours before daybreak Wednesday, as passengers heeded the advice of airport officials to arrive early for their flights. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    Travelers make their way to the concourse area at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Wednesday at midday. ItÕs a busy day-before-Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but no major problems are being reported. More than 25,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the airport today, on the day before Thanksgiving. Long lines formed at ticket counters several hours before daybreak Wednesday, as passengers heeded the advice of airport officials to arrive early for their flights. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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