Winter storms with rain, snow could snarl holiday trips for millions during record-setting Christmas travel
Millions of Americans are traveling for Christmas, but severe weather can disrupt their Christmas plans. Although no major storms are expected, the rain and wintry weather is expected to slow holiday travel, especially in the eastern United States. According to AAA, nearly 120 million people are expected to travel this year, a record number for […]
Holiday Travel Disrupted For Thousands Across Country As Winter Weather Storms Through
A winter storm across the United States is disrupting travel for vacationers ahead of the unusual combination of Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah in 2024, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A clipper system in Alberta could bring snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes region and Northeast, disrupting holiday travel, […]
Winds blow UK Christmas travel off course, with ferries and flights cancelled | UK weather
Thousands of people in the UK are facing a Christmas travel nightmare after hundreds of flights and ferries were canceled due to strong winds. Japan Meteorological Agency yellow weather warning Wind and rain continued from John O' Groats to Land's End until 9pm on Sunday, with widespread wind gusts of up to 90mph, with some […]
AAA predicting record holiday travel
There's no place like home for the holidays, and record numbers of people are expected to travel this year. Automobile club AAA expects 119.3 million people to travel more than 50 miles between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1, about 3 million more than last year. If their predictions come true, the number of holiday travelers […]
It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S.
Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer or sleds had better hurry: A new record for U.S. holiday travel is on the way. Automobile club AAA predicts more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would surpass the previous holiday high set in 2019. […]
Taxi! Record U.S. Christmas Holiday Travel Rush Begins in Earnest
A record Christmas holiday travel rush will begin across the United States on Friday, with roads and airports likely to be crowded with throngs of happy vacationers. AP report This number will continue to soar into the new year. Automobile club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 80 miles […]
Popular travel destination Japan sees record-high tourism topping 33M visitors
Domestic and international tourists are visiting Japan, and as a result, the country is breaking new tourism records. According to the Japanese government website, nearly 33.4 million tourists are expected to have visited Japan from January 1st to November 30th. Of the 3 million tourists who visited Japan this November, 247,500 were Americans. According to […]
Biden to travel to Italy for meetings with pope, Meloni in January
President Biden will visit Italy in January and meet with Pope Francis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Italian President Sergio Mattarella. This overseas trip from January 9th to 12th is likely to be President-elect Trump's last trip as president until he takes office on January 20th. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement […]
Christmas travel forecast shows rain, snow likely leading to delays for millions across US
Millions of people across the United States are preparing to travel ahead of the busy Christmas holidays, but there may be some delays on the roads or at major airports, which could mean the final moments with friends and family. This may affect when you can gather. The FOX Prediction Center doesn't expect the big […]
Drone sightings near airports: Will it affect holiday travel? Experts weigh in
As Americans prepare for vacation travel, travelers may be wondering whether the increased number of drone sightings will affect takeoffs and landings. Drone sightings have been reported across the northeastern skies, some near or over airports. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects nearly 40 million people to fly during the holiday period, according to the […]