A bigger role in this transition. School is out for a week, and spring break travel season has arrived. Many of the Triads will be heading to the road or to the airport. Adriana Hargrove details what you need to know before you travel. Well, book now. No matter how much stress you feel, it's not enough. The FAA's Tiffany Wright warned that the spring travel season will be busy for many people, likely their first big trip in four years, and the AA says a recent survey found that 89% of North Carolinians are planning to take this trip. This significant increase in people showing plans to travel nearby is said to be due to the removal of coronavirus restrictions. Now you know there are no limits. So, as you know, there are no restrictions related to the pandemic. I have to say so. So people can be more confident. So, they want to travel through the airport in triads so that PTI is prepared for its impact. Usually there are 6-7 thousand people coming and going here. Well, I think it's probably up about 10%, 15% because of spring break. It's not just the number of travelers that is seeing a significant increase. Ticket prices have increased since at least this time, and probably since last year. But baggage fees have always been pretty stagnant. That's fine. Yes, it's very expensive. Well, because of the price, it's almost double or triple the price. So I usually don't book if I don't need to, I don't, I wait until later. These travelers are starting to take spring break trips to big cities like New York and Atlanta. They are confident they are prepared for crowded airports. So when you leave a place like here and go there, your mindset has to completely change. As you can see, the weather is ready. I hope it's not too bad, but I have high expectations. Another few hours of travel. So I'm leaving this morning instead of this afternoon so hopefully it's okay. PTI Airport officials said knowing the best time to book your flight ticket can help you avoid long queues at the airport. However, early morning is by far the busiest time. The busiest time of the day here is probably around 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Um, so, you know, to avoid crowds, uh, to catch a later flight of the day, give yourself extra time to avoid delays, whether you're flying or driving. travel experts say.
Experts say more people than usual are traveling for spring break.
Starting this week and into the weekend, people will be on spring break.
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This week and into the weekend, people are heading into spring break, with more people traveling by road and air. “Book now, book now, book now. We cannot stress this enough,” AAA says as deputies investigate the death of a North Carolina man in a Wilkes County wildfire. said Tiffany Wright, communications director. According to AAA, a recent survey found that 89% of North Carolina residents plan to travel during this time. Click here to get the latest news stories that interest you. “Currently, there are no restrictions related to the pandemic,” Wright said. “People are more confident and want to travel. For many people, it's probably their first big trip in four years.” Airports in the Triad, like Piedmont Triad International Airport, I'm prepared for that. impact. “Typically, we have about 6,000 to 7,000 people passing through here,” said PTI Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin Baker. “I think it's probably up about 10%, 15% because of spring break.” It's not just the number of travelers that has increased significantly. “Ticket prices have gone up since at least probably this time last year, but baggage fees have always been about the same, so that's a good thing,” said Atlanta-bound passenger Jason Williams. “The fares are very expensive, almost doubling and tripling,” said Anita King, another passenger traveling to New York City. “Due to pricing, I don't book flights until later unless I have to.” Both travelers are confident they are prepared for crowded airports. “When you start from a place like here, and you go there, you have to completely change your mindset,” King said. “We're ready for the weather.'' “Hopefully the flight won't be too bad, but we have a few hours of travel time, so we're leaving this morning to arrive this afternoon,'' Williams said. “So, hopefully, you're good to go.” Airport officials say knowing the best time to book a flight can help you avoid long lines at the airport. Download the WXII app here and get the latest news and weather information. “Mornings and early mornings are the busiest times of the day,” Baker said. “The busiest time of day here is probably 4:30 to 7:30 a.m., so take a later flight to avoid the crowds,” travel experts say. When debating whether to fly or get in the car, he says the best advice is to do your research and give yourself plenty of time if you're traveling during this time to avoid delays. . Navigate: Home | Weather | Watch Nowcast TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
Starting this week and into the weekend, people will go on spring break and more people will be traveling by road and air.
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“Book now, book now, book now, I can't stress this enough,” said Tiffany Wright, director of communications for AAA.
According to AAA, a recent survey found that 89% of North Carolina residents plan to travel during this time.
To get the latest news stories that interest you, Please click here
“There are currently no pandemic-related restrictions,” Wright said. “People are much more confident and want to go on trips. For many people, it's probably their first big trip in four years.”
Airports in the Triad, including Piedmont Triad International Airport, are bracing for the impact.
“Typically, we have about 6,000 to 7,000 people passing through here,” said PTI Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin Baker. “I think it's probably up about 10 or 15 percent because of spring break.”
It's not just the number of travelers that is seeing a significant increase.
“Ticket prices have gone up since at least probably this time last year, but baggage fees have always been about the same, so that's a good thing,” said Atlanta-bound passenger Jason Williams.
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“The prices are so high, almost double, triple the price,” said Anita King, another passenger traveling to New York City. “Due to pricing, I don't book flights until later unless I have to.”
Both travelers said they felt confident they were prepared for a crowded airport.
“When you leave a place like here and go there, you have to completely change your mindset,” King said. “I'm ready for the weather.”
“Hopefully the flight won't be too bad, but we have a few hours of travel time, so we're leaving this morning to arrive this afternoon,” Williams said. “So, hopefully, you're okay.”
Airport officials say knowing the best time to book a flight can help you avoid long lines at the airport.
Download and get the latest news and weather information.Click here for WXII app
“Mornings and early mornings are the busiest times of the day,” Baker said. “The busiest time of day here is probably 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., so take a later flight to avoid the crowds.”
When debating whether to fly or get in the car, travel experts say it's best to do your research and give yourself plenty of time if you're traveling during this time to avoid delays. He says this is his advice.
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