Charlotte airport ready for a busy week of holiday travel: Monday, Nov. 21

An estimated 800,000 people will make their way through Charlotte Douglas International Airport for Thanksgiving, officials said. Tradesha Woodard joins us from the airport, where leaders are asking people to just be patient because the lines will be long and it's going to be jam-packed with travelers. Plus, AAA predicts an extremely busy Thanksgiving on the roads with tens of millions of people expected to drive over 50 miles for Thanksgiving. President Biden and the first lady will be in North Carolina today for a special Friendsgiving event with the military. The Bidens will make a stop at Marine Corps Air Statio Cherry Point as part of the White House's initiative to celebrate the men and women serving our country during the holidays. Sarah French explains how this is just one of many presidential holiday traditions aimed at giving thanks to those on the front lines. And finally, we recap the biggest headlines you need to start your day in your morning rush. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, you can join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT.