Security expectations during holiday travel

“I think people are refusing to be terrorized”, said George Hobica, the founder of airfarewatchdog.com, a travel website. “But it still costs about $1,200 to fly there from Chicago or San Francisco”.

As much as possible, avoid traveling or plan your trip ahead during these days so that you can maximize your relaxation during these vacation days.

“Motorists are saving around $11 for a full tank of gas compared to this time past year”, AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said in a statement.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said in a statement on Tuesday that a combination of holiday travelers, deer hunters, road construction and a Packers game could lead to traffic jams on freeways in and around Green Bay on Thanksgiving.

Although the TSA won’t reveal what additional security measures will be taken, former TSA head John Pistole said to expect more random hand swabbing for explosive residue, bomb-sniffing dogs, laptop checks and shoe removals, even if you have TSA Pre-Check.

Peak times for air travelers aren’t too different than those Waze listed for road trippers.

“No, I disagree with what you’re doing”, said a man who refused a protestor’s paper handout.

Because of Monday’s travel alert from the U.S. State Dept., expect a heavy security presence at all airports and train stations.

TSA said they are anticipating around 150,000 travelers to arrive and depart from the Indianapolis International Airport. It will give yourself time to get through check-in and security lines and manage any travel problems that often come on such a busy travel day.

“It’s better to have two hours to relax, eat, shop near your gate rather than take a chance missing your flight and then finding no seats on subsequent flights and not getting to your family celebration”, Koshetz said.

The official Thanksgiving Day travel period begins Wednesday. He was still flying with his parents and sister from New York’s LaGuardia Airport for the annual family Thanksgiving in Burlington, North Carolina. Normally, it is recommended you be at the airport 1.5 hours before your flight. Across the country 3.6 million people are expected to fly this week. Hartford resident Wanda Valle told NBC Connecticut as crowds filled Bradley Airport for the holiday rush.

If you are driving this holiday season…there’s good news for you at the pump.

Officials at Indianapolis International and TSA wouldn’t comment on if there would be increased security.

“We want to improve the safety overall and get rid of this massively invasive procedure”, Steinmetz said of the TSA while speaking with passenger Bessery Hassan.

While Homeland Security has not confirmed any specific threat, Secretary Jeh Johnson noted that the TSA had “doubled down” on security. “I just kind of do my thing”.

Remove all items from pockets and put in the carry-on rather than a bin to make screening go faster.