Labor Day Weekend Travel: Forecast and Newark Airport Update
CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20254 min450 views
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- ✈️ The TSA anticipates nearly 17.5 million people passing through checkpoints by Wednesday.
- 🚗 Traffic is heavy on the George Washington Bridge heading into the city.
- ⛽ Gas prices are approximately 15 cents per gallon cheaper than average for drivers.
- 🌦️ Friday offered the best chance for wet weather, with rain currently concentrated on the east end of Long Island, specifically the North Fork, under a flood advisory.
- 👍 The three-day weekend forecast looks great, with temperatures expected to be in the high 70s.
- ☁️ Monday might see a few more clouds, but no significant rain is expected until the end of next week.
Newark Airport Travel Conditions
- ⚠️ Travelers are concerned about air traffic control issues that have affected Newark Liberty International Airport.
- ✈️ On Friday, many passengers experienced smooth flights, a contrast to Thursday when communication problems caused a 2-hour ground stop.
- 🛠️ The FAA is investigating equipment failures that occurred on Wednesday and Thursday, impacting frequencies.
- 🤝 United Airlines expects 55,000 passengers to travel through Newark this holiday weekend.
- 🌐 For the latest travel updates and information on holiday weekend openings, visit cbsnewyork.com.
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