Thanksgiving Travel Rush: Busiest Holiday Travel in 15 Years Expected
CBS New YorkDecember 5, 20252 min1,281 views
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- ✈️ The Thanksgiving travel rush is officially underway, with officials anticipating the busiest holiday travel period in 15 years.
- 📈 An estimated 8.8 million people are expected to travel through area airports, bridges, and tunnels.
Airport Expectations and Advice
- ⏳ Passengers arriving at Newark airport are advised to pack patience and leave earlier than usual.
- ⚠️ Officials suggest arriving at the airport 2 to 3 hours prior to scheduled flights.
- 🗓️ Tuesday and Sunday are forecasted to be the busiest travel days during the holiday period.
Navigating Travel Challenges
- 🗺️ It's recommended to look up TSA wait times, parking availability, and the Air Train map to navigate terminals.
- 🧳 Travelers are advised to pack well in case of unexpected delays or extended stays.
- ✈️ One couple experienced a significant delay due to a medical emergency on their long-haul flight from Newark, requiring them to re-check luggage and wait for hours.
Official Announcements
- 📢 The Transportation Secretary is set to make an announcement regarding air travel ahead of the holidays, highlighting a new civility campaign.
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