Thousands depart Muhammad Ali Louisville International Airport as people close out their Derby visit
It was Departure Sunday at Muhammad Ali International Airport, and with the Kentucky Derby at full capacity this year, many passengers made their way through the terminal.
Departure Sunday is known as the busiest day of the year for the airport as everyone travels back home after visiting the city for the Kentucky Derby.
The airport had 14,000 scheduled departing seats heading out of the airport on this year’s big travel day.
That is more than double the departing seats on a normal day.
Even with the high volume of travelers, the airport still pays close attention to its passengers' experience.
"It's part of that Derby hospitality at SDF we're really proud of, their welcome and also their farewell," said Natalie Chaudoin, spokesperson for the airport. "We want to make sure they have a good experience when they leave Louisville, to have a good lasting impression."
Muhammad Ali International partnered with the TSA ahead of the big day to come up with a good plan, making sure everything went as smoothly as possible.