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Thanksgiving Travel Rush: Navigating Busiest Travel Days by Road and Air

CBS New YorkDecember 5, 20254 min935 views
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Thanksgiving Travel Forecast

  • πŸš— Today is expected to be the busiest travel day of the week for Thanksgiving destinations.
  • ⏰ For drivers, the earlier you leave in the day, the smoother your road trip will likely be.
  • ⚠️ Avoid travel between noon to 9:00 p.m. today and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow, according to AAA.
  • πŸ™οΈ In the tri-state area, congestion is likely to peak Wednesday afternoon, with holiday travelers colliding with usual commuter gridlock.
  • πŸŒ‰ In 2024, the busiest hours on MTA bridges and tunnels were between 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • πŸš— A total of 73 million people are expected to drive to their Thanksgiving destinations, representing 9 out of 10 holiday travelers.

Air Travel Expectations

  • ✈️ Newark Liberty International Airport is currently experiencing fewer than 10 delays and two cancellations, but this could change.
  • ⏱️ Travelers are advised to get to the terminal as soon as possible.
  • πŸ§‘β€βœˆοΈ The TSA expects to screen nearly 18 million people from today until next Tuesday.
  • πŸ“ˆ The FAA anticipates this will be the busiest Thanksgiving for flights in at least 15 years.
  • πŸ“± Travelers are warned to plan ahead, stay updated with their airline app, and expect potential delays.
  • 🌧️ Potential heavy rain in the area could create disruptions for air travel later today.

Traveler Tips and Peak Times

  • 🚦 Today is a gridlock alert day in the city; mass transit is recommended if possible.
  • ⏰ Airlines expect another surge of passengers on Wednesday, with their real peak days being Saturday, Sunday, and Monday after Thanksgiving.
  • πŸ₯‡ Sunday is anticipated to be the busiest day of the entire Thanksgiving holiday.
  • ⏳ Travelers are advised to give themselves extra time before getting to the airport.
  • ✈️ Some travelers are arriving at least 2 hours early for their flights, a common rule of thumb for holiday travel.
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