Monday, December 29, 2008
Few people understand why some of us love flying - not just visiting various places around the world but actually being on a plane. This time of year, I see their point more clearly than ever.
Contrary to common perceptions, air travel doesn't have to be a hassle. With enough knowledge and creativity, there are ways to make things work and even enjoy the experience, despite flight disruptions and intrusive security Read the rest of this entry »
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State transportation officials say a
lot of construction work will be suspended through Sunday to allow
for smoother holiday travel on roadways.
Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Milton Sees says
the agency wants to ensure there is safe travel for millions of
motorists traveling to visit loved ones.
He says he hopes the suspension of construction and opening
lanes will prevent any mishaps on the roadways.
The Read the rest of this entry »
More than 1.7 million people are expected to travel through McCarran from today through Monday, Jan. 5. Get the holiday season off to a great start by following these helpful tips for travelers, or those who'll be picking up travelers at the airport during this busy time of year.
Call McCarran's 24-hour parking hotline at (702) 261-5122 for live updates on which garages or lots have spaces currently available. This step will save drivers time by Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON-- First it was high gas prices, now a poor economy. People just seem turned off to the idea of traveling. AAA says that trend will continue into the holidays.
This comes just days after the six leading airlines reported a combined 5.8% quarterly loss. AAA says they expect a 2% drop in holiday travelling, and the biggest hit will likely come from the number of flights. AAA's CEO says the decline in travel is without question the result Read the rest of this entry »
Weather conditions here and around the country are expected to make air travel more difficult starting Friday, predicted to be the busiest day of the holiday season at the nation's airports.
Some arriving flights were being delayed this morning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport due to snow and ice. Weather at other airports affected other arrivals. There were departure delays of up to several hours, and cancellations into Spokane, Las Vegas, Read the rest of this entry »
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Fewer Americans will travel for the holidays - especially by air - as the current economic crisis continues to take its toll on spending, motorist group AAA said Wednesday.
Nearly 63.9 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles during the 2008 Christmas-New Year travel period, a decline of 1.4 million travelers, or 2.1%, from the prior year, according its projections.
AAA said this "slight decline" is the first Read the rest of this entry »
Research for Christmas holiday travel projections are derived from the
Travel Industry Association's (TIA) Holiday Travel Forecast Model. The
model was developed based on consumer travel intentions and TIA's
quarterly travel forecast data. The travel intentions data are collected
through an online survey of nearly 2,300 adults nationwide, supplemented
by an additional 5,000 Americans surveyed from the top 10 Read the rest of this entry »
Maritz(R) Poll is a copyrighted poll conducted since 1988 by Maritz
Research. Maritz Poll comprises regular surveys on topics related to the
automotive, financial services, hospitality, retail, technology, and
telecommunications sectors as well as workplace issues. This poll was
conducted December 9 and 10, 2008. The 1,150 respondents were split evenly
between males and females and randomly drawn from a national e-mail panel.
Sampling error Read the rest of this entry »
The 1987 comedy, starring Steve Martin and John Candy, is about one frazzled business traveler's struggle to get home in time for Thanksgiving. It's a textbook holiday travel nightmare, featuring snowstorms, flight diversions and almost every imaginable delay.
Art has a way of imitating life. Or is it the other way around?
Perhaps how closely many of us relate with the iconic '80s flick says something important about us. We expect to have an incredibly Read the rest of this entry »
Air travel gets a lot of attention this weekend, but according to AAA, 81 percent of Thanksgiving travelers are getting behind the wheel.
Gas prices are down over a dollar over the same period last year, and the number of people hitting the road is also down 1.3 percent. Air travel has also declined by 7.2 percent since last year.
The one area that is showing growth is train and bus travel, which is seeing a six percent increase over last year. Read the rest of this entry »