As the holiday season approaches, officials are preparing for what is expected to be the busiest period ever for air travel. Representative Mark DeSaulnier spoke with KTVUnews about the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's (TransportDems) efforts to ensure the safety and service quality for airline passengers. The U.S. Department of Transportation has warned that bad weather could impact flights, with a record 7.5 million people anticipated to fly between Christmas and New Year's out of 115.2 million total travelers. Senator Ed Markey, alongside Senator Richard Blumenthal, has called on airlines to address the longstanding issues of cancellations and disruptions during the holidays. In Las Vegas, officials from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTCSNV) and McCarran International Airport (LASairport) are advising travelers to plan ahead. The Washington Post has offered advice on packing, car preparation for snow, and handling airport issues. Representative Susie Lee joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to emphasize the dangers of impaired driving, particularly during the busy holiday season, with a stark reminder to 'drive sober or get pulled over.'
Las Vegas officials, including @RTCSNV and @LASairport, are urging travelers to plan ahead before hitting the road or flying this holiday season. https://t.co/VsJlPWpk6A
Advice: Travel is stressful year-round, but when you add gift shopping and visiting relatives, it can feel especially taxing around the holidays. Here are tips for packing, prepping your car for snow, dealing with airport problems and more. https://t.co/rSdt9BmAJ1
Today, I joined @LVMPD to emphasize the dangers of impaired driving, particularly as these tragic incidents increase during the busy holiday season. This winter, please remember: drive sober or get pulled over. https://t.co/gk2VY1cY15
'Tis the season for airlines to make right on years of bumpy holiday travel. For decades, travelers have dealt with cancelled flights and ruined vacations—creating more holiday fear than cheer. @SenBlumenthal and I urge airlines to plan ahead to avoid the season's challenges. https://t.co/Z8Eo3mORxd
Advice: Need tips for packing, preparing your car for snow and how to deal with airport problems on Christmas, New Year's Eve and other winter trips? We've got you covered. https://t.co/TwVZJ8NAIV
With more travelers expected to fly this year than any other holiday season, the @USDOT cautioned that bad weather could affect flights. Of the 115.2 million people expected to travel between Christmas and New Year’s, a record 7.5 million will fly. https://t.co/o9oTXOEs9o
With this holiday season expected to be the busiest ever for air travel, I spoke with @KTVU about our work on @TransportDems to make sure Americans can feel safe while flying and can have confidence in the quality of service from airlines. https://t.co/Z4C4Fn5okY
With this holiday season expected to be the busiest ever for air travel, I spoke with @KTVUnews about our work on @TransportDems to make sure Americans can feel safe while flying and can have confidence in the quality of service from airlines. https://t.co/DBDJAJfmGH