It is a busy time. We went over Eater one year and the crowds were big but totally manageble. HOWEVER! If we were to go again, that time of year, we would make the 16 hour dirve instead of flying, be cause the actual traveling part totally sucked. Everyone is over stressed and overbooked and the airline agents don't care one ounce about customer service because if you get angry and give up your seat, it makes life easier for them.