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Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer vacation, with tens of millions of people expected to hit the roads and planes for the long weekend. Friday is expected to be the worst day for travel as people want to get out early. Airports like Boston Logan are preparing for a surge in travelers, as AAA expects 3.51 million people to fly somewhere over the holiday weekend. The Massachusetts Port Authority told NBC10 Boston that it has been handling about 70,000 outbound travelers per day in recent weeks, and that the daily forecast is the same for the long…

If you're planning on hitting the road or flying over Memorial Day weekend, you're not alone. But if you want to avoid the crowds, there are a few things you should keep in mind. According to AAA, travel numbers are expected to reach record levels this year. “We haven't seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in nearly two decades,” Paula Twidale, senior vice president at AAA Travel, said in a statement. “We are projecting 1 million more travelers this holiday weekend compared to 2019. Not only does this exceed pre-pandemic levels, it also signals a very busy upcoming…

As summer approaches, my travel cravings grow with a yearning to travel abroad, climb hilly towns, sample exotic foods, and experience culture shock.Friends and family are used to me asking, “Where are you going? What are you doing? Where are you staying?” This year, there are already many different itineraries planned: one couple touring the vineyards of Portugal; my brother-in-law hiking in Croatia; my upstairs neighbors taking their two sons to Japan; even our apartment manager is planning a repeat safari in Tanzania.I know exactly where my travel fantasies originated: As a child in the 1960s, my parents would take…

The Memorial Day weekend travel rush hit Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday morning. Ava Rush, a reporter for Pittsburgh's Action News 4, witnessed a long line of travelers going through the TSA security line. The airport said that between arriving and departing flights, about 43,000 people will use the airport over the holiday weekend, a 14% increase over 2023. Some travelers are offering advice for navigating air travel. “Get here earlier than us,” said Alyssa Boragina, who was traveling to Florida. “Pack lightly, too,” added her traveling companion, Cameryn Ward. Pittsburgh — The Memorial Day weekend travel rush hit Pittsburgh…

Skift Take On today's podcast, we discuss AI trip planning, Chase's growing travel business, and the growth of IndiGo's business class. Rashad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, May 24th, and we're here to tell you what you need to know about the travel industry today. Listen now 🎧 Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts Episode Notes OpenAI, Google and Meta have big plans for AI chatbots that will act as personal assistants for travelers. Travel tech reporter Justin Dawes reviews the latest developments and brings you the key takeaways. OpenAI plans…

Travelers' patience over the Memorial Day weekend was tested Thursday by widespread delays across the country, but relatively few flights were canceled, raising hopes that airlines will be able to handle the heavy traffic expected on Friday.More than 6,000 flights were delayed on the East Coast by Thursday evening, with the biggest congestion at three major airports in the New York City area and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.The Transportation Security Administration predicts Friday will be the busiest day for air travel over the holiday weekend, with about 3 million people expected to pass through airport checkpoints — a figure that…

May 23—The Albuquerque International Sunport will be open to passengers within the city this weekend.Officials expect passenger numbers to hit 90,000 from Friday through Monday, or 16,000 to 20,000 per day. That's a 4.5% increase from Memorial Day weekend (last week) and an 18% increase from 2022, Sunport spokeswoman Diana Lopez said.She said parking lots at the Sunport have been filling up in recent days and encouraged travelers to allow extra time for parking and security checks.Meanwhile, people using the roads may also face congestion, with travel numbers expected to reach record levels.Gas prices are down from last year's Memorial…

Nearly 44 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, potentially making it the busiest in nearly 20 years, according to AAA.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — About 44 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA, potentially making it the busiest in nearly 20 years. Passenger numbers at Albuquerque International Airport are expected to hit a record high this weekend. “People are excited to travel again,” Sunport spokeswoman Leah Black said. “We were looking at our numbers using 2019, pre-COVID, as a barometer. That's not the case anymore.”The weekend holiday rush began Thursday, with more…

Founded in 2019 by Ahsan Didaskarou and Richard Lee, Australian luggage brand July is further focused on its mission to cater to the needs of the modern traveller as lifestyles and consumer priorities evolve.Since the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers around the world have started to favor travel again, despite the rising cost of living. According to BoF's “State of Fashion 2024” report, global travel flows are expected to reach 110% of 2019 levels in 2024. “Workcation” travel, hybrid working schedules, and global cultural events such as the 2024 Olympics in Paris are all contributing to this change.In fact, July has strategically…

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP) – Many air travelers are expected to take to the skies over Memorial Day weekend, with Bradley International Airport preparing for the departure of more than 65,000 passengers between now and May 29th. These numbers are only slightly higher than travel volumes last year. The busiest days for travel are expected to be Friday and Saturday between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., meaning long lines and delays are possible. A spokesperson for Bradley International Airport advises travelers to plan ahead and arrive at the airport early. “The trend over the past few months, which we've seen…