Terminals at Boston’s Logan International Airport were jam-packed Thursday with holiday travelers hoping to beat an incoming storm set to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to much of the region.The holiday travel season this year is expected to rival the busiest seasons before the pandemic, with millions of people expected to travel by air, land or train.According to AAA, 2022 is expected to be the third busiest year for holiday travel since the travel agency began tracking in 2000. AAA estimates air travel will increase 14% over last year, with nearly 7.2 million Americans expected to fly. Flights and airports will be reminiscent of pre-pandemic days, according to the travel agency. With heavy rain, gusty winds and the potential for snow across interior parts of the Northeast, airlines are offering travel waivers to customers who can change their travel plans ahead of the Christmas holiday. Travelers are encouraged to arrive at airports several hours ahead of their flights. The Transportation Security Administration projects the busiest days at airports across the country until the end of the year will be on Dec. 22 and Dec. 30.They encouraged travelers to check this website to determine if items are permitted to be brought on board. Check latest travel waivers by airline:JetBlueDeltaAmericanUnitedAlaskaSouthwestSpiritFrontierWatch the video above for the full story.
Terminals at Boston’s Logan International Airport were jam-packed Thursday with holiday travelers hoping to beat an incoming storm set to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to much of the region.
The holiday travel season this year is expected to rival the busiest seasons before the pandemic, with millions of people expected to travel by air, land or train.
According to AAA, 2022 is expected to be the third busiest year for holiday travel since the travel agency began tracking in 2000.
AAA estimates air travel will increase 14% over last year, with nearly 7.2 million Americans expected to fly. Flights and airports will be reminiscent of pre-pandemic days, according to the travel agency.
With heavy rain, gusty winds and the potential for snow across interior parts of the Northeast, airlines are offering travel waivers to customers who can change their travel plans ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Travelers are encouraged to arrive at airports several hours ahead of their flights.
The Transportation Security Administration projects the busiest days at airports across the country until the end of the year will be on Dec. 22 and Dec. 30.
They encouraged travelers to check this website to determine if items are permitted to be brought on board.
Check latest travel waivers by airline:
Watch the video above for the full story.
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