Record number of travelers expected during Thanksgiving holiday exodus
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
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It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
CBS News New York's Derick Waller went to Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday, where things went smoothly for travelers, but officials say the situation will surely get more hectic in the days leading up to the holiday.
CBS News New York's Derick Waller went to Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday and witnessed relatively smooth conditions, but that's expected to change by Tuesday.
A Texas man was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport after TSA officers allegedly found a loaded gun among his carry-on items.
New York's new Mobile ID app is meant to shorten TSA security wait times at LaGuardia Airport and JFK Airport, along with dozens of other airports across the country.
TSA says Newark Airport security wait times may take longer for the next few weeks as the airport upgrades its screening technology.
The rush is far from over, with people flying home after Christmas or just doing some sightseeing.
Local airports were filled with passengers again Friday, which the TSA expected to be one of the busiest days of the holiday travel season.
Drivers are dealing with delays in and around New York City as people try to return home following the long holiday weekend.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to travelers on Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport.
AAA says nearly 49 million Americans will be hitting the roads, which is up slightly from last year.
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.
The agency did so at the behest of Sen. Chuck Schumer, who was not happy with wait times at some airports. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The CLEAR program, which boasts over 130 million successfully verified passengers, employs biometric technology to verify passengers' identities.
Thousands of items get tossed in the trash every day because they're not allowed.
More than 40 million people are expected to travel this weekend, with air travel set to exceed pre-pandemic levels.
In a "PSA from TSA," the agency reminded pet owners they "need to let the cat out of the bag during security screening."
The man is accused of carrying firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, fake law enforcement credentials and more.
Of those guns taken at airport security checkpoints, 88% were loaded, the agency said.
The TSA says the .22 caliber gun parts were wrapped in plastic and jammed in the middle of each jar.
Of those guns taken at airport security checkpoints, 88% were loaded, the agency said.
