Memorial Day weekend 2024 could be busiest for travel in nearly 20 years
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
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AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
AAA expects a record number of drivers for Memorial Day weekend and airlines anticipate a potential record number of flyers as 43.8 million people are projected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
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If you're getting ready to head to the airport or hit the road this holiday weekend, you won't be alone. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Gas prices are, on average, about the same as last year, and down about 15 cents from a month ago.
The holiday travel rush is continuing, with 115 million Americans expected to hit the roads and take to the skies through Jan. 1.
Local airports were filled with passengers again Friday, which the TSA expected to be one of the busiest days of the holiday travel season.
Lines formed early Friday morning but CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports they are nearly nonexistent now.
Local airports will be filled with passengers again Friday, which the TSA expects will be one of the busiest days of the holiday travel season. CBS New York's John Dias is live at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal B.
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
AAA is predicting that over 115 million Americans will travel between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, but the busiest days are shifting this year because of a change in work culture caused by the pandemic. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston explains.
AAA is encouraging families to check in with their loved ones before they get behind the wheel.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to travelers on Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the holiday exodus at LaGuardia Airport.
AAA says nearly 49 million Americans will be hitting the roads, which is up slightly from last year.
AAA predicts the vast majority of travelers will hit the road, warning Wednesday will be the busiest day with driving time up 88%.
Monday was probably the calmest Newark Airport is going to be for at least the next week, but the holiday travel rush is lurking. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the worst times to travel, and the forecasted storm could make the busiest holiday travel week even worse.
AAA and TSA expect Tuesday and Wednesday to be the busiest travel days, with more than 55 million Americans on the move. CBS New York's John Dias reports from Newark Airport.
No matter how you get to your holiday destinations, AAA says you should leave early and be ready for delays.
No matter how you're getting to your holiday destinations, AAA says you should leave early and be ready for delays. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
AAA predicts travel will be up 2.3% this year, and more than 49 million Americans will drive to their destinations.
AAA predicts travel will be up 2.3% this year, and more than 49 million Americans will drive to their destinations.
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