Traveling over the holidays? Travel can be a challenge any time of the year but add crowded airports and long TSA lines into the scenario, and it can be especially stressful. Here are eight timely tips from Travel Expert Anne McAlpin to make your journey to and through the airport – effortless and stress free. …
54.6 Million Americans to Travel for Thanksgiving
BOISE – Thanksgiving travel will continue to rebound in a big way this year. According to AAA, 54.6 million Americans, including nearly 312,000 Idahoans, will hit the road or head to the airport for a Turkey Day trip this year, an increase of 1.5% from a year ago. “This year’s travel volume is back to …
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2022 Thanksgiving Travel Ticks Up, Just Shy of Pre-Pandemic Levels
AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021 and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes. This year is projected to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000*. “Families and friends are eager to spend time together this Thanksgiving, …
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AAA: Thanksgiving Travel Just Shy of Pre-Pandemic Levels
Updated Nov. 23, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 54.6 million Americans (16.4% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 1.5% from 2021 and 98% of volume in 2019. This year is expected to be the third-busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000, …
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Avoid Drowsy Driving
BOISE – With the end of Daylight Savings Time, AAA is reminding drivers to get plenty of rest before they get behind the wheel. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, driver fatigue was a factor in more than 400 single-car crashes last year, or about 5% of the total. But AAA says that could be …
Top 10 Thanksgiving Destinations 2022
From theme park destinations to bustling metropolitan areas, Americans are crisscrossing the country this Thanksgiving. AAA has compiled a list of the top domestic destinations based on flight, hotel, and rental car bookings for Thanksgiving week. Orlando and Anaheim top the list again, as they did in 2021 and 2019, while two new additions round …
Rental Car Dos & Don’ts
As you’re planning your holiday travel, AAA recommends booking your car rental well in advance to lock in a good rate and give you peace of mind. Here are some Dos and Don’ts to make the process a smooth one. AAA Member Exclusive Car Rental Savings Do book early. Waiting until the last minute is …
Ten Gift Ideas for the Traveler on Your List
With the holidays just around the corner – it’s time to get shopping! Whether your gift list includes road trip enthusiasts, weekend campers or international adventurers, here are ten gift ideas from Packing Expert Anne McAlpin that every traveler on your list will love – all available at your local AAA Travel Store. Ten Gift …
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Move Over For Me
AAA has long been an advocate for “Move Over” laws, requiring drivers to slow down and move over for emergency responders on the roadside, yet there continues to bean alarming number of fatalities. Nearly 350 people are struck and killed outside a disabled vehicle each year, and roughly a quarter of motorists don’t know that …
Flying For Turkey Day? Here’s What You Should Know
BOISE – Many Americans are already making their Thanksgiving travel plans, and AAA is sharing some tips to help them navigate the challenges of booking flights. While most people start booking their flights for Turkey Day right now, waiting a few weeks could bring cheaper airfares, with a possible average savings of up to $75 …
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