holiday travel

Travelers walk the ramp as they arrive to Grand Central Station in New York, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.

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Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start

12:07am December 23, 2023

by The Associated Press

The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.

People travel through the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Thursday.

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Roads and airports will be crowded this weekend. Here's how to prepare

11:50am September 01, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

The FAA says this could be the third-busiest travel weekend of the year so far, while AAA warns we could see more traffic on the roads than in years. Here's what to know if you're flying or driving.

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Travelers wait in line at the Southwest Airlines ticketing counter at Nashville International Airport after the airline canceled thousands of flights in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 27, 2022. The Department of Transportation is investigating the disaster, which led to $220 million in losses for Southwest

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Southwest faces investigation over holiday travel disaster as it posts a $220M loss

11:32am January 26, 2023

by Kaitlyn Radde

The Department of Transportation says it is looking into the airline's flight scheduling practices and will hold it accountable for refunds. The 16,700 canceled flights cost Southwest $800 million.

Southwest Airlines says more than 16,700 of its flights were cancelled between Dec. 21-31, which will cost the company as much as $825 million.

Southwest Airlines' holiday chaos could cost the company as much as $825 million

5:05pm January 06, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

Southwest Airlines says disruptions that led to more than 16,700 cancelled flights over the holidays will have severe financial consequences for the company.

Unclaimed luggage at the William P. Hobby Airport on Thursday in Houston, Texas.

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Unclaimed luggage piles up at airports following Southwest cancellations

5:00am December 29, 2022

by Giulia Heyward

After Southwest Airlines canceled thousands of flights over the week, travelers are scrambling to reunite with their luggage.

An airline passenger walks between ride share vehicles after arriving at Chicago's Midway Airport just days before a major winter storm Tuesday, Dec. 20, in Chicago.

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A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.

7:54pm December 20, 2022

by Emily Olson

Biting wind and heavy snow are expected across 17 states this week, sending temperatures plummeting as low as minus 30 F in some areas. Blizzard conditions could hit the Upper Midwest on Thursday.

A crowded security checkpoint at Denver International Airport on Nov. 22, days before Thanksgiving.

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More than 4,000 flights were delayed as holiday travel spikes in the U.S.

5:05pm November 27, 2022

by Giulia Heyward

More than 100 U.S. flights were cancelled altogether, according to tracker, FlightAware.

Passengers at O'Hare International Airport, in Chicago, wait in line to be screened at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint in 2016.

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Ahead of the holidays, the cost for TSA PreCheck is dropping

4:32pm November 05, 2022

by Giulia Heyward

The bulk of TSA PreCheck passengers spent less than five minutes at security checkpoints.

Time is running out to book a relatively inexpensive flight for the holidays. Airlines say that demand is sky high and as a result, airfares are soaring.

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Holiday flights will be pricey and packed. Here are 5 things to know before you book

11:40am October 31, 2022

by David Schaper

Airlines and travel websites say that bookings for holiday travel are strong despite higher air fares, as pandemic-weary travelers seem willing to pay.

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