Passengers pack into LAX ahead of Thanksgiving; sunny skies, warm temperatures forecast
1 year, 1 month ago

Passengers pack into LAX ahead of Thanksgiving; sunny skies, warm temperatures forecast

LA Times  

Passengers make their way through Southwest Airlines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this year. A crush of passengers descended upon Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday in what officials anticipate will be the busiest travel day of the holiday week — just a few days ahead of Thanksgiving. An additional 228,000 passengers are expected next Sunday — the second busiest day of the holiday week — for the return home. After a few days of cloudy skies and light rain, sunny skies and warmer temperatures are expected across Southern California through the Thanksgiving holiday, according to the National Weather Service. “For those leaving or coming to L.A. County, we could see wind gusts from 45 to 60 miles per hour.” The Santa Ana winds — and the warmer temperatures they bring — are expected to taper down by Thanksgiving Day, leaving Southern California mostly sunny with near normal temperatures around 70 degrees, perfect for turkey trots and family feasts.

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3.2 million passengers expected at LAX this holiday season; still less than pre-pandemic
3 weeks, 2 days ago

3.2 million passengers expected at LAX this holiday season; still less than pre-pandemic

LA Times  

As holiday travel picked up, tearful hugs goodbye, welcome parties and kids buzzing with excitement were in full view at one of the world’s busiest airports. “Now that my parents are getting older, I think we’re going to take the line more frequently,” Lai, 32, said about her plans to head towards Cerritos, especially in anticipation of the launch of …

‘Messy’ atmospheric storms in California could slam holiday travel: What to expect
4 weeks ago

‘Messy’ atmospheric storms in California could slam holiday travel: What to expect

LA Times  

Christmas candy cane decorations on a historic cottage frame a child chasing her mom across the beach at sunset amid pleasant weather at Crystal Cove State Beach in Newport Beach on Wednesday. The North Bay valleys are expected to get around half an inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain while the mountains could record one and a half …

More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in a single day. That’s a record
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Here’s what the weather will be like in Southern California for Thanksgiving Day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Here’s what the weather will be like in Southern California for Thanksgiving Day

LA Times  

Clouds drift over the Los Angeles Basin in a view across the city toward the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island on Monday. After a few days of lingering rain this week, Thanksgiving will kick off a stretch of clear and warm weather — though also breezy — across Southern California. “We’re looking at temperatures warming each day by a …

Thanksgiving Travel: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel
1 month, 2 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

TSA screened more than half a million people at LAX during Fourth of July week
6 months, 1 week ago

TSA screened more than half a million people at LAX during Fourth of July week

LA Times  

A large number of travelers make their way through Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX, with a record amount of passengers passing through the airport on July 7, 2024, wrapping up a busy July 4th holiday. Nearly 670,000 people flew out of LAX from July 2 to July 7, with Sunday being the busiest day of the extended holiday weekend, …

Summer airline travelers expect to face a Fourth of July holiday crush. LAX among the busiest
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Summer airline travelers expect to face a Fourth of July holiday crush. LAX among the busiest

LA Times  

Southern California airports, including Ontario International, shown here in 2019, are expecting a surge in travelers starting July 4. Los Angeles International Airport and other area airports are preparing for a crush of airline passengers, with Friday kicking off the busy Fourth of July travel season. The Transportation Security Administration said it anticipated screening more than 28 million passengers nationwide …

Get ready, fliers: Memorial Day weekend will kick off a humming summer at LAX
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Get ready, fliers: Memorial Day weekend will kick off a humming summer at LAX

LA Times  

Los Angeles International Airport is preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, marking the start of what promises to be a hectic summer travel season for fliers, officials said. “With school breaks, relaxed workdays and a strong demand for travel to and from Los Angeles, we expect a busy summer,” interim Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer Doug Webster said in …

Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays
1 year ago

Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year. U.S. airlines are predicting a blockbuster holiday season and have projected confidence they can handle the crowds after hiring thousands of pilots, flight attendants and other workers, seeking to avoid …

Holiday crowds at airports and on highways are expected to be even bigger than last year
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 2 months 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 …

Airlines are already strained, and LAX expects its busiest days in years for Fourth of July
1 year, 6 months ago

Airlines are already strained, and LAX expects its busiest days in years for Fourth of July

LA Times  

Memorial Day travelers line up at Los Angeles International Airport this year. “It’s going to be a real test,” said William McGee, a senior fellow focused on aviation for the American Economic Liberties Project. “We don’t want to see that repeated this summer, but already there are challenges.” Beginning Thursday through July 10, Los Angeles International Airport is expecting some …

LAX holiday travelers peaking this weekend, though not back to 2019 levels
2 years ago

LAX holiday travelers peaking this weekend, though not back to 2019 levels

LA Times  

From now until Jan. 3, Los Angeles International Airport is expected to handle an average of about 200,000 arriving and departing passengers daily, officials said. A prolonged holiday rush season is expected to hit a peak Sunday, with an estimated 214,000 travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport. That’s one of the busier days in a period from Dec. 16 …

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 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 …

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 travel rush is back with some new habits that may reduce stress
2 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving travel rush is back with some new habits that may reduce stress

LA Times  

Travel experts say the ability of many people to work remotely is letting them take off early for Thanksgiving or return home later. “But after a couple years of not getting to spend Thanksgiving with our extended family, I’d say we’re feeling thankful that the world’s gotten to a safe enough place where we can be with loved ones again.” …

LAX bracing for 11 busy days around Thanksgiving holiday
2 years, 1 month ago

LAX bracing for 11 busy days around Thanksgiving holiday

LA Times  

Travelers navigate Delta’s Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday. Officials at LAX — the nation’s second-busiest airport — are preparing for the heaviest Thanksgiving traffic since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with about 200,000 passengers expected daily from Friday through the following 10 days. “We are asking travelers to do their part to create a stress-free experience by …

LAX sees 1 million monthly international travelers for first time since pandemic’s start
2 years, 8 months ago

LAX sees 1 million monthly international travelers for first time since pandemic’s start

LA Times  

The number of international passengers flying through LAX last month was up 206% from a year earlier, according to Los Angeles World Airports. Los Angeles International Airport saw more than 1 million international passengers in March, the first time its monthly tally has hit that mark since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, airport officials said Thursday. “We saw …

Thanksgiving travel chaos is on full display as 20 million passengers are expected to fly
3 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving travel chaos is on full display as 20 million passengers are expected to fly

Daily Mail  

Thanksgiving travel chaos was on full display at airports throughout the country on Tuesday, as thousands of people try to visit loved ones for the holiday - many for the first time since the pandemic began last year. LOS ANGELES: A long line of travelers wait for rides after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport terminal 1 for the Thanksgiving …

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