Thanksgiving Travel: Busiest Period in 15 Years, FAA Expects Over 360,000 Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is gearing up for its busiest Thanksgiving travel holiday since 2010, with over 360,000 flights expected to take off across the country. According to the agency, more than 52,000 flights are scheduled for Tuesday, November 25 alone. “Thanks to the dedication of our air traffic controllers and every FAA employee, we are ready for the holiday rush and take pride in helping travelers reach their friends and families during this important time of year,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford.
AAA predicts over 8% more people are turning to train travel over cars or planes this Thanksgiving compared to last year. Amtrak Senior PR Manager Jason Abrams joins FOX Weather to discuss:
Travel Trends and Predictions
Roughly 82 million Americans will take to the road or skies from Tuesday until Monday, December 1, to make their Thanksgiving holiday plans, according to AAA. Notably, AAA also predicts that over 8% more people are turning to train travel over cars or planes this Thanksgiving compared to last year. Amtrak Senior PR Manager Jason Abrams joins FOX Weather to discuss the trend.
TURKEY DAY ROAD SAFETY: Over 73 million Americans are expected to hit the road this holiday, and Allstate Roadside is preparing travelers for congestion and safety. Allstate’s Safety Expert Brian Tidwell joins FOX Weather to discuss the exclusive Thanksgiving Driver Report:
Weather Impacts on Travel
According to the FOX Forecast Center, two storms are looming over the holiday, with potential road impacts, but the full extent is unclear. The first storm system is expected to develop next Monday, November 24, and bring rain to the southern Plains as it tracks into the Southeast and potentially the mid-Atlantic or Northeast through Tuesday. A second storm system comes on Monday as well, bringing more rain and colder conditions to the Pacific Northwest.
Travelers line up at the security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on November 22, 2024, ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
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Travel Tips and Reminders
The FAA reminds travelers to pack their patience and arrive at the airport early with ample time to check bags and get through TSA. For holiday travel tips and information, check out the FAA’s newly updated Holiday Travel page. With millions of Americans expected to travel, it’s essential to stay informed and plan ahead to ensure a smooth journey.
Just a few days after extensive flooding struck central Texas, another storm system is taking shape and could bring significant impacts to the beginning of the Thanksgiving holiday travel rush. On Sunday, a system moving out of the Southwest will push into the central and southern Plains. This rain will impact airports across Texas and the Southeast on Monday and into Tuesday. Meanwhile, a cold front will slide in across the northern Tier, potentially bringing snow to Minnesota and rain for the Northeast and East Coast. This opens the door for potential delays at major airports in Boston, New York and Philadelphia. Conditions dry out across most of the country for Thanksgiving Day itself.
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