One reminder if you’re headed to Philadelphia International Airport: even if you’re pre-approved by the TSA, you will be subject to the same rules as everyone else. “I don’t know what he or she is going to spend it on, but it’s a substantial amount of money”, he said.
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Nationally, AAA predicts that 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday, marking the seventh consecutive year for growth in Thanksgiving travel. The average annual price of regular unleaded in Kansas for the entire year of 2014 was $3.19.
With holiday travels and increased worry about possible terror attacks, airports around the nation are stepping up security for Thanksgiving. A year ago during the five-day Thanksgiving holiday period that began Wednesday Nov. 26, AAA’s Roadside Rescue Team came to the aid of almost 1,000 stranded drivers in Kansas.
“It’s a lot cheaper getting on the road now that they’ve lowered the gas prices”, Brian Wood said. Tuesday’s online sales were 21% higher than the same day previous year.
“No concerns traveling, there is not much we can do about anything, just kind of have to live your lives as you normally do”, air passenger Stacey Dera said.
“No, we like driving”. Gas Buddy says it’s the lowest it’s been nationwide since 2009.
Lower gas prices are helping too. That’s 66 cents lower than the price drivers paid last Thanksgiving and well below the all-time high of $4.03, which was recorded on July 8, 2008. Thanksgiving is a short holiday, people, if they’re going to fly, typically fly for Christmas.
“The traffic has been very heavy”, Parker said.
“Listen I have no problem with traffic I’m retired!” Just type in your city or zip code to see a map with the prices around you.
Rob from Boston, who declined to give his last name, was heading to his other home on the island to meet up with his wife, who was already there preparing for Thursday’s family feast.
Experts said taking your time and practicing caution can help ensure a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
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Blondey Osborne added, “It’s really busy out there and it’s good to be around family so you could settle down and be comfortable”.
