How Safe Is It To Fly During The Holidays — Thanksgiving Travel

Gas prices in Florida averaged $2.11 per gallon, down by 68 cents from previous year and helping to spur more holiday travel.

This compares to the US average of $2.06 a gallon this morning, after nosediving 9 cents in the last week.

AAA found that self-serve, regular gas is now selling for as low as $1.99 per gallon and as high as $2.29. The average cost of roundtrip flight is $169, according to Parmenter. Jeff Lenard, vice president of the National Association of Convenience Stores, said that with more money in travelers’ pockets, drivers may be more inclined to purchase snacks and travel farther than last year’s destinations.

Low oil prices and surplus supplies should either keep gas prices at their current levels or push them lower throughout the holiday season, Jenkins said.

Millions are preparing for holiday travel across the nation as the Islamic State makes more threats directed toward American cities.

Although the TSA won’t reveal what additional security measures will be taken, former TSA head John Pistole said to expect more random hand swabbing for explosive residue, bomb-sniffing dogs, laptop checks and shoe removals, even if you have TSA Pre-Check. In the meantime, he says AAA has a newly updated mobile app that has information on everything from gas prices to room rates to parking fees.

AAA reports 5.7 million Californians will travel 50 miles or more this four-day Thanksgiving weekend.

Thanksgiving travelers in the Reno-Sparks area can expect low gas prices and low airfares for the week, but snowy weather and a slight increase in the number of regional travelers may complicate plans. At this time a year ago, it was around $2.82.

The lowest gas price in the Harrisburg area today is $2.14 a gallon at Costco in Lower Paxton Township and Sam’s Club in Swatara Township.

Almost 47 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving this year according to AAA.