It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without dressing – or stressing. More people are traveling earlier in the week, Jacksonville Aviation Authority spokesperson Michael Stewart told First Coast News.
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The heightened security may not be obvious to air passengers, but TSA says there are increased security measures in place. Laptops out. No liquids or gels more than 3.4 ounces. You should also avoid large crowds and crowded places and exercise caution during the holiday season and holiday festivities.
“According to TSA Departure Figures from last year, it actually ranked the 41st busiest departure day of the year”, said ABIA spokesman Jason Zielinski. “Allow plenty of time, and plenty of patience”.
The U-S state department issued a worldwide travel alert this week. McCarthy says, “Where if you walk in you would smell a pizza, these canines could walk into a pizza shop and they would pick up on the flour, on the tomato, on the basil, and on the mozzarella”.
One of the busiest travel weekends of the year is upon us.
Before Thanksgiving weekend is over, Bradley Airport expects to see tens of thousands of travelers. The Shawnee man said he didn’t have any travel anxiety.
Then there’s the weather.
The rush is on for travelers to reach loved ones by Thanksgiving, and DFW International Airport was bustling Wednesday.
Airline industry experts said this coming Sunday will be even busier at airports as many people look to return from the holiday.
Check-in line Friday morning at the Charleston International Airport.
Tim Marks of TJM Gas Station said the low gas prices are having a huge impact on how people will travel this year.
Among the reasons given for the increase: an improving economy and the cheapest gasoline for this time of year since 2008. Passengers who violate this rule will also cause delays for themselves and those who are in line behind them.
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New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton has said security will be stepped up during the city’s Thanksgiving parade, with a record number of people expected to attend. The national average price on Monday was $2.07 and is projected to fall below $2 by Christmas.
