Holiday Travel Rush: Smooth Sailing at Airports and on Roads

Holiday Travel Rush Underway

• ✈️ The holiday travel rush is officially on, with travelers at airports reporting a generally festive mood and few initial problems.
• 📈 AAA projects a 2.2-2.3% increase in travel this year, with a potential record number of Americans on the move.

Airport Operations and Projections

• 📊 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal B is experiencing a busy but controlled day, with smooth sailing for most flyers.
• ⚠️ While current conditions are good, winter weather changes could impact travel in the coming days.
• 🗓️ Airlines for America identifies December 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, and 28th as expected to be the busiest travel days of the holiday season.
• 📈 This year has already seen eight of the busiest travel days in TSA history.

Road Travel and Congestion

• 🚗 Millions of Americans are hitting the roads, with AAA recording the highest number of travelers ever, a 2.2% increase from last year.
• 🚦 Drivers are advised to leave early, ideally before 10:00 a.m., as the most congestion is expected between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• ⛽ Good news for wallets: the national average for gas has dropped below $3 for the first time in four years, with potential for further decreases.