How the 2023 holiday travel season is going
This could be a record-setting holiday travel season, surpassing pre-pandemic travel levels, according to AAA. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is tracking the nation's travels.
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Holiday travel rush kicks off: What to know
AAA says more than 115 million Americans are expected to travel over the holidays. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what travelers can expect.
Holiday travel rush has begun as airports brace for record-breaking crowds
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
Thanksgiving travel rush
Thanksgiving means millions are traveling for the holiday weekend. AAA predicts more than 55 million Americans will travel this weekend. Kris Van Cleave reports from Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C.
Best and worst times to drive on Thanksgiving
AAA predicts nearly 50 million Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave shares tips to reduce your drive time.
AAA predicts record travel this Thanksgiving
AAA estimates a near-record number of Americans -- 55 million -- will travel more than 50 miles from their home for Thanksgiving this year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how airlines and Amtrak are preparing for the holiday rush.
Thanksgiving week could see record travel
Thanksgiving week is expected to be the busiest ever at airports with the possibility of more than 3.2 million people traveling. According to AAA, more people are also expected to drive, making this Thanksgiving the third busiest year. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Record travel expected over Labor Day weekend
AAA said more people are flying across the U.S. and abroad this Labor Day weekend than during the same time last year. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen more than 14 million passengers at U.S. airports through Tuesday. Jesse Ashlock, deputy global editorial director at Condé Nast Traveler, told CBS News the numbers may be surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
U.S. credit rating downgraded from AAA to AA+
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the U.S. government's credit rating from the top mark of AAA to AA+, marking just the second time the nation has been stripped of its AAA rating by a major agency. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss why this happened and what the impact could be.
AAA pulls back from renewing some insurance policies in Florida
More insurance companies are fleeing the state because of the growing threat from natural disasters.
United Airlines gives out vouchers for last week's flight meltdown
United is giving some customers 30,000 miles to book new flights following severe travel disruptions last week.
Record travel expected for July 4th weekend
Airlines are working to keep up with the Fourth of July travel rush after storms caused thousands of flights to be canceled or delayed this week. AAA projects more than 50 million people will travel this weekend, which would break the record set in 2019. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Fourth of July flight delays, cancellations add to summer travel woes
The Federal Aviation Administration predicts Thursday to be the busiest day for scheduled flights.
Warm weather arrives for busy holiday weekend
According to AAA, at least 37 million Americans were expected to drive at least 50 miles from home this Memorial Day weekend. And many were hitting the beaches thanks to warm temperatures as the unofficial start of summer arrived. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Airports brace for millions of holiday travelers
AAA estimates that more than 42 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, the highest number since 2005. Of those, 3.4 million are expected to fly to their destination. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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Memorial Day travel rush
AAA predicts our nation's roads and skies will be busy as millions escape for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Kris Van Cleave has more on the travel rush.
Record-breaking Memorial Day weekend fuels soaring travel costs
High demand and rising prices hit travelers as more Americans take to the skies, opt for road trips, and face inflated expenses during the busiest Memorial Day weekend in history.
Memorial Day travel expected to surge
AAA projects over 42 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes this weekend for Memorial Day, a 7% increase from 2022. Melanie Fish, a travel expert with Expedia brands, has more on what to expect if you're packing your bags for a trip this summer.
Fliers brace for busy Memorial Day travel weekend
AAA estimating this could be the busiest Memorial Day holiday travel weekend for airports since 2005. Complicating issues for travelers is soaring airfare prices, coupled with fewer flights. Elise Preston has more.
Is travel insurance worth it?
Experts are warning flyers to brace for higher prices and travel glitches in the coming months. This summer is likely to be among the busiest travel seasons in years. So should you get travel insurance for your trip? Paula Twidale, the senior vice president of travel at AAA National, joins CBS News with more.
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Memorial Day weekend travel: What to expect
The summer vacation season is poised to start with a flood of flyers at the nation's airports. AAA predicts Memorial Day weekend will be among the busiest ever. More than 42 million Americans are expected to hit the roads or take to the skies for the holiday weekend, up 7% from last year. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Here's what to expect for holiday travel this year
The last days of 2022 will be busy for travelers, and a winter storm might complicate plans.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano quieting down
Scientists say the eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is easing - and may soon end. It began spewing molton rock more than two weeks ago after being quiet for nearly 40 years. AAA estimates that 113 million people will go 50 miles or more away from home from Dec. 23 through Jan.2. And “Black Panther, Wakanda Forever” topped the box office for the fifth straight weekend. So far, it’s the sixth-highest grossing movie of the year.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
"Bomb cyclone" hits Midwest, takes aim at East Coast. Maps show forecast.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the northern United States could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Northeast region.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since terror attack
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.