Holiday Travel tips

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that Sunday, December 1 was the busiest air travel day in the administration’s history, with 3.087 million air travelers screened through security checkpoints nationwide following the busy Thanksgiving holiday season. 

Over 79 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles for the Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period, and AAA Travel unveiled the top international and domestic destinations for 2024, as well as the best and worst times to drive.

As the winter holiday season approaches, an increasing number of Americans are setting their sights on Europe for a festive getaway this year, with Allianz Partners reporting a surge in trips planned to top European cities.   

ICE! Returns to six Marriott hotels this year. (Photo Credit: Marriott International)

According to the latest Amex Trendex report, travel, entertainment, and gift-giving are set to dominate consumer behavior during the 2024 holiday season. Based on a global survey conducted by American Express, which included responses from 13 countries, the report highlights how individuals across the globe plan to spend their holidays, with trends pointing to increased travel, social gatherings, and a growing preference for meaningful, experience-based gifts.  

As summer comes to an end and fall temperatures take over, new data from AAA Travel has highlighted where people in the United States plan on traveling before the winter holiday period.

The Labor Day holiday travel period is approaching fast, and AAA booking data suggests cruising to Alaska and flying to Seattle are two of the most popular options for 2024.

As the days turn shorter and the world begins to cool, travelers everywhere begin to consider where they should visit next. 

The summer travel season may be drawing to a close, but it’s not over yet. In fact, Labor Day weekend will likely be one of the busiest times to try and take a trip this summer, if the Fourth of July’s record-breaking number of passengers for a single day (3 million) is any indication. 

The Walt Disney World Result is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays by announcing several new and returning offerings for the 2024 winter holiday celebrations.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it broke the record for most people screened on a single day, screening nearly three million (2.99 million) individuals on Sunday, June 23.

While summer might be beginning its swing in destinations across the globe, many travelers have just now started contemplating where they’d like to visit this summer. 

United Airlines expects the 2024 edition of the Memorial Day holiday travel period to be the busiest in the company’s history.

As travelers continue booking summer vacations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new Heat and Health Initiative to protect Americans from heat exposure.

The Mexican government announced that additional personnel and lines of communication have been added for the busy Spring Break period to avoid potential travel disruptions at Cancun International Airport.

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Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, December 19. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be happy to know they can experience the wild and wonderful world of Willy Wonka during their next trip to Britain. The newly released film Wonka is based on the 1964 novel written by British author Roald Dahl, and it tells the tale of Willy Wonka’s early days as an eccentric chocolatier, counting several notable British sights as backdrops.  From actual film shooting locations to chocolate-centric attractions, you will find a wonderful Wonka-esque experience waiting for you at any of the following places in Britain. 

The Department of Transportation has ordered Southwest to pay a $140 million fine for numerous consumer-protection violations that resulted from last year’s holiday travel meltdown. 

Travel platform EaseMyTrip anticipates a robust quarter during the festive season, with a big increase in Christmas week bookings – a year-on-year surge of 20% to 30%.

Winter is here and so will be the holidays. If you have any plans to travel over the Christmas holidays, now is the right time to book your flights. If you don’t, the air tickets may not be available for the dates you want to fly on.