The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has issued a warning in anticipation of the holiday season, cautioning that bad weather could disrupt flight schedules. A record number of travelers, 115.2 million, are expected to travel between Christmas and New Year’s, with 7.5 million flying, marking an unprecedented surge in holiday air travel. Airports like San Francisco International (SFO) have already experienced delays, leaving many travelers scrambling. O'Hare and Midway airports are also seeing an influx of passengers. Officials, including Senators Markey and Blumenthal, have called for airlines to prepare adequately for the seasonal challenges to avoid past issues such as canceled flights and ruined vacations. Safety concerns are also being highlighted, with authorities like RepSusieLee emphasizing the dangers of impaired driving during the holidays. US airlines have indicated their preparedness for the busier end-of-year travel, aiming to prevent a repeat of last year’s cancellations and congestion due to storms. Advice columns are offering tips on packing, preparing for snow, handling airport problems, and bringing presents through TSA to assist travelers. Officials urge travelers to plan ahead before hitting the road or flying, arrive early to airports, and be prepared for crowded roads.
At Oakland International Airport on Wednesday, travelers were scrambling to hit the skies and make it home for the holidays. https://t.co/k4tcZjkFOh
US airlines say they are prepared for busier end-of-year holiday travel compared with the same peak period a year earlier, when storms led to thousands of canceled flights and congestion https://t.co/XATieOMeMc
US airlines say they are prepared for busier end-of-year holiday travel compared with the same peak period a year earlier, when storms led to thousands of canceled flights and congestion. More here: https://t.co/8lZnPb0cZ0
From airports to roads, Christmas travel was underway across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday. Travelers are urged to arrive early when heading to airports and be prepared for crowded roads. https://t.co/bivui91uo8
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
The holiday travel rush has begun, as O'Hare and Midway airports are starting to fill up with people heading out of town. https://t.co/XXNBcHOmXM
Next few days will be the busiest at the airports. Watch for tips if you're bringing presents through TSA! https://t.co/ZfdhCt6yut
While the weather cleared for parts of the afternoon on Tuesday, at SFO, many travelers were left scrambling after having their flights delayed. https://t.co/VTlfc84TDv
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