GATEWAY FOR A GETAWAY--Holiday travelers view the arrival-departure screens at Port Columbus International Airport, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999. The day before Thanksgiving traditionally brings out more travelers than any other day of the year. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS--Holiday travelers form a line at the US Airways counter, at Port Columbus International Airport, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999. The day before Thanksgiving traditionally brings out more travelers than any other day of the year. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)