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If you're planning a trip over Memorial Day weekend, be prepared for large crowds. According to AAA, about 44 million people plan to head out of town over the holiday, the most travelers since 2005. The majority of travelers — roughly 38 million people — will drive to their destinations. Another 3.5 million will fly. The Transportation Security Administration said Friday will be the busiest day of the year at airports across the nation. San Diego International Airport is preparing to welcome 73,000 travelers each day through Tuesday, a 5% increase from last Memorial Day weekend. The Auto Club encourages…
SALISBURY, Md. – It's one of the busiest travel seasons, but BayRunner Shuttle has some tips to help make sure your trip goes smoothly. More than 300,000 people are expected to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge over Memorial Day weekend. Caroline Pressburg, vice president of BayRunner Shuttle, said if you fly at BWI, using the shuttle service can take some of the stress out of a long trip. “We're keeping a close eye on passengers' flight times and encouraging them to leave early and give themselves plenty of time,” Pressberg said. “If there's a little bit of congestion on the…
AAA expects nearly 44 million people to take to the air and roads this Memorial Day weekend, kicking off the summer travel season. The vast majority of people (38 million) will drive a car. The Cost of Travel In terms of costs, prices are up and down compared to last year. According to AAA, gas prices are a little higher. Hotel rooms are a little cheaper, and airfares have increased by 2% to 4%. But even with inflation, many have found ways to make ends meet. Like the Simmons family from Indiana, the dad woke his kids up at 5…
Rho and Navan launched an integrated financial suite that customers can use to manage corporate travel and expenses, enforce expense policy compliance, submit payments, and close the books. The co-branded solution combines functionality from Rho Corporate Cards and Navan's travel and expense super app, the companies announced in a press release on Thursday (May 23). “With Rho, Navan customers now have access to a ready-to-go financial toolset from a trusted financial partner that enables businesses to proactively manage spend as they scale, while improving operational efficiency and allowing them to focus on their most important goals,” Michael Sindicich, CEO of…
svetikd / Getty ImagesIn December 2023, Euromonitor International released this year's top 100 city destinations, coming at a time when global tourism and travel is rebounding strongly following the pandemic. As expected, New York City was one of the most popular destinations, ranking 8th, the highest for any American city. Check it out: 3 travel destinations similar to Hawaii, but much cheaperRead next: 5 Unusual Ways to Make Money (That Actually Work)New York City also ranks eighth among the 28 most expensive destinations in the U.S., according to a GOBankingRates survey released in June 2023. But the city's tough crackdown…
Although summer starts in June, we all know that Memorial Day Weekend marks the true beginning of summer. If you have any travel plans in the coming months, you'll be happy to know that Amazon is currently running a sale on travel gear. If you're in the market for a new suitcase or packing cubes, now is the time. Amazon's Memorial Day Travel Sale. Shop Amazon's Travel Deals Let's take a look at some great deals: If you're looking for a new carry-on bag, Samsonite has $30 Discount Omni PC Hardside Expandable Luggage. This compact suitcase is designed to be…
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – AAA is predicting record-breaking numbers across the Palmetto State for Memorial Day travel in 2024. Experts say many Memorial Day weekend travelers will be driving more than 50 miles this year. Some of the travelers made a brief stop at the Landrum Welcome Center in Spartanburg County Friday morning. “I'm heading down to Florida to see my girlfriend and we're going to the beach,” Debbie Cohen told 7NEWS that she and her husband, Mike Cohen, decided to drive instead of flying this year to avoid the risk of contracting COVID-19 on an airplane. “I'm not…
Arlington County, Virginia (DC News Now) — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that May alone saw five more travel days than any other month in the top 20 travel records. They expect similar records to be broken over Memorial Day weekend. At Reagan National Airport, the TSA expects to screen about 8,000 more travelers per day this holiday weekend than an average weekend, a 10% increase from last year. The TSA expects a similar surge at Dulles International Airport, with 39,000 passengers expected to travel on Thursday and Friday, and 34,000 on Sunday alone, a 12% increase from last…
About 44 million people are expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend, but severe spring weather is expected to bring scorching heat to South Texas and Florida, as well as showers and thunderstorms across the country, potentially canceling some festivities.Summer fun is already underway, with nearly 3 million people screened at TSA checkpoints on Thursday. — This is the second-highest number of tests in the agency's history. The busiest airports so far are Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Chicago and Los Angeles.The Federal Aviation Administration said last week that it expects the Memorial Day weekend to be the busiest since 2010, with…
DPS Sergeant Harold Mallory provided First Editon with information you need to know before hitting the road this weekend. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For many people, Memorial Day marks a well-deserved three-day weekend of family fun. It also means that a lot of people will be driving on the Coastal Bend highways. DPS Sergeant Harold Mallory provided First Editon with information you need to know before hitting the road this weekend. 1. Please wear your seat belt. Seat belts save lives. Mallory said all of DPS' data points show that safety belts are a good way to increase survival rates…