Experts urge patience ahead of busy Thanksgiving travel season
AAA is forecasting that 55.4 million people will travel to their holiday destinations, including more than 49 million who will drive.
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AAA is forecasting that 55.4 million people will travel to their holiday destinations, including more than 49 million who will drive.
The stream’s Brad Edwards speaks with CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg on the latest including a scary situation in the air for Alaska Airline passengers, Amsterdam tourism tax increase, and three major airlines ending service in small cities in America.
This year, most people heading out of town plan to drive.
But despite the pain some are feeling at the pump – prices are practically a repeat from 2022, according to AAA.
The self-proclaimed travel agent hasn't paid all of them back for the botched trips.
Maysoon Nasir was arrested over the weekend on several felony charges including identify theft.
The family was robbed of relaxation, memories, and, apparently, much more.
They'll have advice to prepare people to get through TSA checkpoints safely and efficiently and reminders to help you pack.
It's more than double what it used to be - now taking up to 13 weeks.
"People didn't care about spending money because they saved up so much money during the pandemic. However, what's going to happen now?"
CBS 2's Noel Brennan spoke to a travel expert to had advice on how to make traveling during a busy, uncertain time easier for people.
Southwest Airlines' scheduling software caused a "snowball effect" after initial weather-related disruptions, a pilot said.
The carrier faces frustration from passengers and scrutiny from federal officials over its handling of its schedule in the aftermath of the massive storm that wrecked holiday travel plans across the U.S.
The punishing winter storm that struck much of the country over the holiday is behind a massive Southwest Airlines meltdown – with thousands of canceled flights and even more lost luggage.
Check back for flight cancellation updates as the storm progresses.
Travelers wouldn't have to pay any change fees or fare increases.
DHS is giving Americans more time to obtain a Real ID for air travel because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAA has predicted that 54.6 million people in the United States would travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving.
According to AAA, almost 4 million people from either Illinois or Indiana will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year that's at least 50,000 more than last year.
If you're flying this Thanksgiving, the TSA wants to remind you of the leftovers you can bring back with you.
According to AAA, the worst time to travel on Thanksgiving Day is...
AAA predicts 48.7 million Americans will travel by car this Thanksgiving. In Illinois, 2.4 million will take a road trip and in Indiana 1.1 million people will travel by car.
CBS News Senior Travel Adviser Peter Greenberg joins CBS 2's Brad Edwards to talk travel -- from the ongoing railway strike to the shocking amount of loaded guns confiscated by TSA.
July 4th weekend is expected to be the busiest travel weekend since the start of the pandemic.
The requirement will be dropped Sunday, June 12.
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Fear and concern is mounting as thousands of Catholic faithful prepare for the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Des Plaines, amid an ongoing immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
A group of organizations that offer summer jobs to young people is encouraging city leaders to keep the proposed corporate head tax in next year's city budget.
Loyola University alumni and fans can now get their hands on special merchandise honoring the legacy of the late Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM.
A Cinnabon worker in Wisconsin has been fired after a racist outburst directed at two customers went viral, the company said.
A group of organizations that offer summer jobs to young people is encouraging city leaders to keep the proposed corporate head tax in next year's city budget.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Landon Wallace, better known as Power 92 radio and Chicago Bulls mixer DJ Commando, died last week.
Thirty-five years after throngs headed to a theater near them to see "Home Alone," you can have a lovely cheese pizza, just for you, like Macaulay Culkin's Kevin McCallister character did.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with European leaders on Monday, following a weekend of talks with U.S. negotiators on a plan to end the war with Russia, but there are still many points of disagreement.
Fear and concern is mounting as thousands of Catholic faithful prepare for the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Des Plaines, amid an ongoing immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
A group of organizations that offer summer jobs to young people is encouraging city leaders to keep the proposed corporate head tax in next year’s city budget, as proposed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, triggering a tsunami of up to 20 inches in Pacific coast communities and warnings of potentially higher surges, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said.
One woman was killed and another hospitalized when a car lost control and crashed in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood early Monday morning.
There are more questions than answers after ICE agents deployed pepper spray and other chemical agents following a crash and confrontation with Elgin residents.
A man shot and wounded a teenage boy who he said showed a gun after breaking into his car in the West Chesterfield neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
Landon Wallace, better known as Power 92 radio and Chicago Bulls mixer DJ Commando, died last week.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Despite Sunday's loss and losing the top spot in the NFC North, fans said they're confident the Bears will bounce back.
Leo Carlsson scored two goals and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist in the Anaheim Ducks' 7-1 victory over the road-weary Chicago Blackhawks.
The Bulls have lost seven in a row, their most since an eight-game skid in the 2019-20 season.
Chicago faced third-and-1 from the 14 when Kingsley Enagbare stuffed Kyle Monangai for no gain. That set up the game-sealing interception.
The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish responded to getting dropped in the CFP rankings for the second consecutive week by turning down an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
A woman was found shot to death on Chicago's Southeast Side early Monday.
A man shot and wounded a teenage boy who he said showed a gun after breaking into his car in the West Chesterfield neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
At least two people were killed, and 12 others were hurt, in shootings across Chicago this weekend, according to CPD.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in the city's Morgan Park neighborhood, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
