What to expect for Thanksgiving travel
The TSA expects to screen 2.9 million people on Wednesday as they travel to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on traffic, flights and travel advice.
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Millions of Americans are driving or flying to their Thanksgiving holiday destinations as parts of the U.S. prepare for wet conditions or more snow. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Atlanta's airport and Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Thanksgiving travel packs roads, airports
AAA expects nearly 72 million people will drive to their Thanksgiving destination, which is a record setting number of drivers. Gas will be about $.19 cheaper compared to last year. Meanwhile, at the airports the TSA plans to screen 2.9 million flyers Wednesday.
Checking in on travelers in Chicago, Boston
CBS News Chicago reporter Mugo Odigwe and CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt have reports from their local airports where travelers are trying to make it to their destinations for Thanksgiving. And CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the national forecast.
Checking roads the day before Thanksgiving
AAA says more than 71 million people will take road trips to their destinations for Thanksgiving this week. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has a report from I-95 near Philadelphia, CBS News Philadelphia reporter Brandon Goldner has a look at the airport in Philly and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the national weather forecast.
Millions hit roads and skies for Thanksgiving
Some winter storms could impact travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, but despite that threat, millions are still driving and flying Wednesday and throughout the week. CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbrook has a report from LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
A look at flights on a busy travel day
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How airlines are handling Thanksgiving travel
TSA plans to screen over 2.8 million flyers on Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, inclement weather is threatening to delay flights. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
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A storm is bringing winter weather conditions to parts of the country, including Salt Lake City and Denver, potentially impacting flights during a busy Thanksgiving travel week. Since Friday, airlines have dealt with winter weather and air traffic control staffing issues that have caused thousands of delays, but few cancellations. The FAA says Tuesday will see the highest number of scheduled flights.
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Breaking down this week's travel expectations
TSA is planning to screen 18.3 million passengers and AAA is projecting 71.7 million people will drive more than 50 miles in what looks to be a record-breaking week of Thanksgiving travel. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Kris Van Cleave have the latest.
Thanksgiving week 2024 weather forecast
Multiple weather systems are forecast to drop rain and snow across the U.S. during the week of Thanksgiving. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more on what conditions to expect.
Security high ahead of Thanksgiving events
Federal and local authorities are reportedly warning the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City could be a target for would-be terrorists. Law enforcement officials will also need to be on high alert for what could be the busiest and most crowded holiday travel season yet. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Thanksgiving travel surge expected
This Thanksgiving travel week is expected to set records, from the roads to the rails to the skies. According to AAA, nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and the Monday after the holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more from New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport.
Airline cracking down on early boarders
American Airlines is rolling out a new system designed to prevent people from boarding before their group is called. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how it works.
Planes clip wings at Boston airport
Holiday travel for the Thanksgiving weekend has begun and an incident at Boston's Logan Airport may delay some flights. This comes as Charlotte airport workers go on strike. WBTV's Mary Calkins reports.
Thanksgiving travel rush begins
AAA is forecasting record-breaking travel numbers for this year's Thanksgiving holiday with 80 million Americans expected to hit the roads and skies. In Charlotte, some airport service workers are hitting the picket lines ahead of the travel rush in a work stoppage over what they say are unlivable wages. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what to expect at America's airports this week and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the weather.
Record-setting Thanksgiving travel expected
AAA estimates nearly 80 million people will travel over Thanksgiving and some have already started to pack the airports. The FAA says the number of scheduled flights will peak Tuesday, with more than 50,000 but airlines expect Wednesday and Sunday to actually see the most people. There is the potential of snow in Denver and Salt Lake City, impacting two major airports, and some extremely low temperatures in parts of the country could create delays as the holiday approaches. The weather could also impact the roads as drivers are expected to begin traveling Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Thanksgiving travel expected to break records
Rough weather caused some delays, but airlines are watching storms next week that could disrupt holiday travel. Kris Van Cleave has more on what to expect.
Record-breaking Thanksgiving travel expected
Thanksgiving weekend is expected to break travel records, and some of the airport crowds have already started to form. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest from the airport in Atlanta.
New regulations for airlines, fliers
The busiest travel days of the year are right around the corner with millions of people expected to take to the skies for the Thanksgiving holiday. This year's holiday season also coincides with some new airline rules and regulations. Erin Florio, executive editor of Condé Nast Traveler, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
Thanksgiving travel kicks off
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, travelers are already crowding airports. Airlines expect to fly tens of millions of passengers between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2, the Monday after Thanksgiving. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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