COS Airport to make record numbers this Thanksgiving
Amtrak said it had added more seats and trains to have capacity for rail passengers along some of its busiest lines, including along the Pacific Northwest, the East Coast, and in southern California. “They’ll be roving around looking for folks who they can warm up to and give a little nuzzle to”, said airport spokeswoman Cynthia Vega.
“Unfortunately, when people think of Thanksgiving nowadays, they think about the discomfort of eating too much and discomfort of waiting in line at the airport for too long”, said Jonathan Grella with the U.S. Travel Association.
Most people are driving at least 50 miles to get to their Thanksgiving feast and enjoying low gas prices along the way. DIA also increased its staff by more than 80 workers, which should help shorten wait times that reached up to three hours past year. “It’s all about the volume of travelers headed through these airports and yes, O’Hare is the busiest in the country”, said Jeanenne Tornatore, Senior Editor, Orbitz.
The Salt Lake City International Airport and TSA employees are here to help make it as smooth as possible.
“San Francisco to visit my best friend for Thanksgiving”, said another traveler.
Travelers built extra time into their plans Wednesday and were met with streamlined service at security and at baggage claim at O’Hare.
Long term parking is normally $6 a day, but you can park there now for just $1 thanks to a holiday deal going on through December 31.
Surprisingly though, getting to the airport on Sacramento’s highways Wednesday was harder than catching a flight out of town. I’m going to save like five plates and hide them so people don’t take them. If you’re hitting the road be prepared for jam-packed traffic.
Almost 3 million people are expected to pass through Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Officials say items that are not allowed in bags can be returned to your auto, given to a non-flying friend or family member, or can be mailed home at the airline.
Crowds at the Augusta Airport were tame Wednesday.