Thanksgiving week travel expected to be almost as busy as pre-pandemic levels
2 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving week travel expected to be almost as busy as pre-pandemic levels

LA Times  

Motor traffic crawls in both directions on the 110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The TSA has already seen more people traveling this year during holiday weekends than in recent years, when the COVID-19 pandemic had health officials recommending people forgo nonessential travel. TSA officials said that the number of travelers this year could reach pre-2020 levels, and that as many as 2.5 million passengers might be screened at airports nationwide Wednesday. “LAX is ready to welcome guests for what is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period since 2019, and we are asking travelers to do their part to create a stress-free experience by planning their parking, arriving extra early and taking time to relax at the gate instead of circling with traffic,” Justin Erbacci, chief executive of Los Angeles World Airports, said in a statement. Travelers are usually told to arrive two hours before their boarding time for domestic flights and three hours before international flights, but officials said people might want to allow a bit more time this week.

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Early Christmas travel plans are threatened by storms, with rain and snow forecast for millions
6 days, 9 hours ago

Early Christmas travel plans are threatened by storms, with rain and snow forecast for millions

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This year, with Christmas Day falling on a …

More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in a single day. That’s a record
3 weeks, 1 day ago

More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in a single day. That’s a record

Associated Press  

Travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday set a record on Sunday, as airport officers screened more than 3 million people. The Transportation Security Administration said Monday that it handled 3.09 million travelers on Sunday, breaking the previous record by about 74,000. Traffic at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport came to a standstill Sunday evening, with the airport using social media …

Thanksgiving rebound traffic expected to keep things busy at LAX and on Southern California highways
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Thanksgiving rebound traffic expected to keep things busy at LAX and on Southern California highways

LA Times  

There will be the usual holiday rebound traffic but the worst is over, travel experts said, as Thanksgiving Day’s long-distance commuters began their journeys home this weekend. The Automobile Club of Southern California projected 6.58 million Southern California residents to be on the road, or in the air, over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, a travel window that extends into Monday …

Thanksgiving Travel: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel
4 weeks ago

Thanksgiving Travel: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel

Hindustan Times  

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. ABM said it is “committed to addressing concerns swiftly” and that there are avenues for employees to communicate issues, including a national hotline and a “general open door policy for managers at …

Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays

NPR  

Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays toggle caption Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images Millions of travelers hitting the roads or heading for the airport may face delays due to long lines and severe weather that threatens to disrupt holiday travel over the next few days. On top of crowded roads and terminals that could prolong travel …

Record-setting, stress-inducing Thanksgiving as 6.6 million Californians hit the road
1 month ago

Record-setting, stress-inducing Thanksgiving as 6.6 million Californians hit the road

LA Times  

Traffic rolls along the 5 Freeway at the Tejon Pass between Gorman and Frazier Park. Wednesday will be the worst The worst place to be in California on Wednesday night will be driving northbound on Interstate 5 between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, where travel time is expected to double to almost four hours, the transportation analytics firm INRIX said. The …

Thanksgiving travel: Grocery prices might be high. But road trip costs shouldn’t be
1 month ago

Thanksgiving travel: Grocery prices might be high. But road trip costs shouldn’t be

CNN  

CNN — While the cost of Thanksgiving dinner has been on the rise in recent years, traveling home for the holidays shouldn’t be too pricey in 2024 — at least by car. Over 71 million people will go on a road trip over Thanksgiving, at a time when gas prices have lowered — offering one source of relief for cash-strapped …

Thanksgiving air travel could be slowed down, FAA warns
1 month ago

Thanksgiving air travel could be slowed down, FAA warns

CNN  

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN — The Federal Aviation Administration might need to slow down air traffic during the busiest holiday travel times because of air traffic controller staffing shortages, particularly in the Northeast. “The has been meant to get us healthy on a staffing level,” Whitaker said, adding that since the …

Holiday crowds at airports and on highways are expected to be even bigger than last year
1 year ago

Holiday crowds at airports and on highways are expected to be even bigger than last year

Associated Press  

More Americans are expected to fly or drive far from home over Christmas than did last year, putting a cap on a busy year for travel. Auto club AAA forecast Monday that 115.2 million people will go 50 miles or more from home during the 10 days between Dec. 23 and New Year’s Day. “People are willing to adjust their …

1 day, 3 million U.S. fliers: Holiday record is broken, with more jam-packed travel ahead
1 year ago

1 day, 3 million U.S. fliers: Holiday record is broken, with more jam-packed travel ahead

LA Times  

Holiday travelers make their way at Terminal 7 at LAX in time for the Thanksgiving weekend Tuesday. Nearly 3 million people boarded flights in the U.S. on Sunday as American air travel continued to surge at a record pace, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers, according to Transportation Security Administration statistics. Airlines for America, a trade group for all major U.S. air carriers, …

A Thanksgiving tradition returns: hectic travel in the US
1 year, 1 month ago

A Thanksgiving tradition returns: hectic travel in the US

Live Mint  

Millions of Americans headed to the homes of friends and family on Wednesday, the day before the Thanksgiving holiday, on the busiest travel day since the pandemic, undeterred by a sprawling East Coast storm system that disrupted some flights and slowed traffic. On Tuesday, 2.6 million passengers were screened at airport security checkpoints, the highest ever for Tuesday before Thanksgiving, …

Record Thanksgiving travel rush off to a smooth start despite snowy forecast
1 year, 1 month ago

Record Thanksgiving travel rush off to a smooth start despite snowy forecast

Associated Press  

The late crush of holiday travelers picked up steam Wednesday, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights and millions more planning to drive or take the train to Thanksgiving celebrations. The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.6 million passengers Tuesday and it expected another 2.7 million passengers to come through airport security on Wednesday. U.S. …

Thanksgiving Travel Tips: Best and worst days and time to hit the road as per AAA survey
1 year, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving Travel Tips: Best and worst days and time to hit the road as per AAA survey

Hindustan Times  

Thanksgiving is the destination, but the journey is filled with hurdles of planning feasts, trips and timings of travel. This year's Thanksgiving day travel has increased by 2.3% to last year and is expected to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving since AAA began tracking the holiday travel in 2000. Thanksgiving Travel Tips The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 22, 2023, is expected …

Thanksgiving travel will be at record-breaking levels: 9 common-sense tips can keep you sane
1 year, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving travel will be at record-breaking levels: 9 common-sense tips can keep you sane

LA Times  

Travelers make their way at Terminal 7 at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday. “People are just more confident to get out there and travel again since the pandemic,” said Doug Shupe, corporate communications manager for the Automobile Club of Southern California, the local AAA affiliate. “We are actually going to be over 2019 numbers.” Shupe said AAA projects an …

Thanksgiving travel rush is back with some new habits
2 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving travel rush is back with some new habits

Associated Press  

The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught planes in numbers not seen in years, setting aside inflation concerns to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two holiday seasons marked by COVID-19 restrictions. “But after a couple years of not getting to spend Thanksgiving with our extended family, I’d say we’re feeling thankful …

Thanksgiving getaway starts with 49 million people hitting the roads, 4.5 million at airports
2 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving getaway starts with 49 million people hitting the roads, 4.5 million at airports

Daily Mail  

This year, more than 55 million people will be traveling home for Thanksgiving via planes, trains and automobiles in what is estimated to be the third-busiest travel period on record. QUEENS, NY: One way traffic on the Belt Parkway in Queens on November 23 as people travel for Thanksgiving on what is expected to be the busiest day on the …

Thanksgiving travel rush is back with some new habits
2 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving travel rush is back with some new habits

Associated Press  

The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught planes in numbers not seen in years, setting aside inflation concerns to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two holiday seasons marked by COVID-19 restrictions. “But after a couple years of not getting to spend Thanksgiving with our extended family, I’d say we’re feeling thankful …

The big Thanksgiving air travel wild card
2 years, 1 month ago

The big Thanksgiving air travel wild card

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN — Flight chaos over the summer has air travelers on edge as Americans head into what’s expected to be the busiest holiday travel season since 2019. “They’ve adjusted their schedules, they’ve been on hiring binges, on putting people in the right places that we hope will be …

On the road again: Travelers emerge in time for Thanksgiving
3 years ago

On the road again: Travelers emerge in time for Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic, millions of Americans will be loading up their cars or piling onto planes to gather again with friends and family. The number of air travelers this week is expected to approach or even exceed pre-pandemic levels, and auto club AAA predicts that 48.3 …

Thanksgiving travel is coming back. Are airlines ready?
3 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving travel is coming back. Are airlines ready?

LA Times  

Air traffic for the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to approach pre-pandemic levels, and travelers may be considering their plans with some dread, given fresh memories about thousands of canceled flights. United Chief Executive Scott Kirby said on Bloomberg Television that he’s “confident” the carrier is fully staffed for the holiday crunch and won’t experience operational problems. “It’s really important for …

Thanksgiving air travel to rebound to 2019 levels, TSA says
3 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving air travel to rebound to 2019 levels, TSA says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of airline passengers …

Data shows Americans couldn’t resist Thanksgiving travel
4 years ago

Data shows Americans couldn’t resist Thanksgiving travel

Associated Press  

— Americans couldn’t resist the urge to gather for Thanksgiving, driving only slightly less than a year ago and largely ignoring the pleas of public health experts, who begged them to forgo holiday travel to help contain the coronavirus pandemic, data from roadways and airports shows. Vehicle travel in early November was as much as 20% lower than a year …

Thanksgiving could be a coronavirus disaster for the US as Americans pack airports and seek a comforting family tradition
4 years ago

Thanksgiving could be a coronavirus disaster for the US as Americans pack airports and seek a comforting family tradition

ABC  

No matter what metric you use to measure it, the US is being swallowed by another wave, comparable in size and shape to the initial COVID-19 tsunami that caught the country off-guard. The holiday will be one of the country's biggest tests yet After nine months of pandemic life, we've been conditioned to making difficult decisions about when to compromise …

Americans risk traveling over Thanksgiving despite warnings
4 years ago

Americans risk traveling over Thanksgiving despite warnings

Associated Press  

Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay home and limit their holiday gatherings to members of their own household. “I think with the holidays and everything, it’s so important right now, especially because people are so bummed …

Americans celebrate scaled-back Thanksgiving as COVID-19 surges
4 years ago

Americans celebrate scaled-back Thanksgiving as COVID-19 surges

Al Jazeera  

Normally a day to feast with family, Thanksgiving has been upended by the coronavirus, with cases and deaths surging. Americans awoke on Thursday to celebrate a Thanksgiving Day transformed by the coronavirus pandemic, with the Macy’s parade limited to a television-only event and many families resigned to meeting on video for turkey dinner. Thanksgiving, normally a day for family and …

Thanksgiving by the numbers: Turkeys, travel and a shorter parade
4 years ago

Thanksgiving by the numbers: Turkeys, travel and a shorter parade

Al Jazeera  

The pandemic has had an economic impact on nearly every part of the holiday. 40 percent Despite those warnings, nearly 40 percent of Americans report they “will likely attend a risky gathering” this holiday season, according to a nationwide survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Driving is the preferred way to get to the feast this year, …

US health agency urges Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving
4 years, 1 month ago

US health agency urges Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving

Al Jazeera  

The CDC says travelling may increase the spread of COVID-19 amid an uptick in infections across the United States. The top public health agency in the United States has recommended that US citizens do not travel during next week’s Thanksgiving holiday to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus as cases of COVID-19 spike around the country. “Postponing travel and staying …

Thanksgiving Day Dilemma: Should You Travel Or Stay Home?
4 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving Day Dilemma: Should You Travel Or Stay Home?

NPR  

Thanksgiving Day Dilemma: Should You Travel Or Stay Home? "We've been back and forth for about a month, deciding whether it's really doable," Nissen says. "We haven't seen any of his family for a long time," says Nissen, adding that her daughter started high school this fall remotely and really wants to see family. "It's this balance, isn't it, of …

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