Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Reach 82 Million Amidst Airport Delays and Weather Concerns
Eyewitness News ABC7NYDecember 5, 20252 min758 views
7 connectionsΒ·12 entities in this videoβThanksgiving Travel Forecast
- βοΈ AAA estimates over 81.8 million people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving.
- π The busiest travel days are anticipated to be Tuesday and Wednesday before the holiday.
Airport Operations and Challenges
- β οΈ Travelers at Newark Airport are experiencing busier conditions compared to recent weeks.
- π Airlines are still recovering from a government shutdown that impacted air traffic controllers, leading to stress and absences.
- βοΈ Delays and cancellations are a concern, with bad weather potentially exacerbating travel disruptions.
- π Over 6 million passengers are projected to fly during the holiday period, which runs until December 1st.
Top Destinations and Travel Choices
- βοΈ Popular flight destinations include Miami, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale.
- π Some travelers may opt to drive instead of fly due to uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown's aftermath.
Traveler Experiences and Return Journeys
- β Early travelers report smooth operations at the airports.
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Many are traveling to spend more time with family during the holiday.
- π The busiest return travel day is expected to be the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
- π’ AAA anticipates 82 million people will travel by air, car, or cruise during the Thanksgiving holiday week.
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