Summary
Travelers preparing for Thanksgiving travel may still remember the recent government shutdown, but experts suggest focusing on holiday travel challenges like weather and crowded airports. The Federal Aviation Administration expects its busiest Thanksgiving week in 15 years, with many flights scheduled. Both air and road travel are expected to be busy, and travelers are advised to be prepared for weather changes and packing efficiently.
Key Facts
- The recent government shutdown was the longest on record and ended recently, impacting air travel.
- This Thanksgiving week is expected to be the busiest in 15 years for flights, with over 360,000 flights scheduled.
- The Transportation Security Administration will screen more than 17.8 million travelers.
- AAA forecasts an increase of 1.3 million road travelers compared to last year, reaching at least 73 million car travelers.
- Travelers are advised to prepare for winter weather and check weather forecasts frequently.
- Over 500 flights in Dallas-Fort Worth were delayed due to weather issues, and nearly 70 were canceled at Love Field.
- Travelers need a REAL ID or an accepted form of ID to fly within the U.S. iPhones can also store passport details in Apple Wallet.
- TSA PreCheck can help speed up security checks, and travelers should ensure restricted items are not packed.
