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Safe travels on Thanksgiving

11/26/25

Thanks to the LaGuardia Airport Terminal B turkey for helping us wish you a happy and safe Thanskgiving holiday. Be sure to see check in late Thursday for our holiday post about travel deals to lock in for Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Travel Tuesday. In the meantime, here are a couple of airport tidbits for you: Santa →

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Ready for Thanksgiving travel?

11/26/25

Thanks to the record number of travelers expected to travel this holiday, weather woes and the usual list of things that can go wrong with any trip, airports are likely to be zany for the next few days. Here are just some of the amenities airports are rolling out and reminding travelers about to help →

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Flight restrictions lifted at all airports + more travel tidbits

11/16/25

Flights back to ‘normal,’ but flight concerns hover On Sunday, November 16, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that starting at 6 a.m. on Monday it will end all the restrictions it had put in place on commercial flights at 40 major U.S. airports. Restrictions the FAA has on space launches and on general aviation flights →

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Thanksgiving Travel Tips So You’re Not the Turkey

11/25/24

A few years back, during the pandemic, if you traveled during Thanksgiving you were required to wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet away from other travelers. A distance San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) had measured out as being equivalent to the length of two turkeys. You may encounter some different types →

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Safe Travels on Thanksgiving Day

11/22/23

Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to run into a real turkey at the airport this Thanksgiving Holiday. Just like these kids did at New York’s LaGuardia Airport Terminal B. →

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TSA’s Thanksgiving Do’s & Don’ts.

11/21/21

Traveling with holiday foods? Each year, when Thanksgiving rolls around, the Transportation Security Administration team reminds travelers of the foods that are OK to put in your carry-on for the big meal. They also make a point of giving some examples of items you should put in your checked bag or let someone else contribute. →

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Tips for keeping your social distance on Thanksgiving

11/25/20

If you are traveling over the Thanksgiving weekend, please be careful. And keep in mind the millions of times you’ve been reminded and, more recently, begged to wash your hands, wear a mask, and keep a safe distance from others. Those really aren’t tips. This Thanksgiving, they’re essential travel tools. To help you remember. We’re →

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Airports, airlines, travelers brace for winter weather

11/25/19

Tough traveling this Thanksgiving Severe winter storms are already wreaking havoc with Thanksgiving travel plans across the country. Denver International and many other airports are taking out their snowplows and de-icing gear and advising travelers to be sure to check the status of their flights before leaving home. Many airlines are offering fee-free flight changes, →

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Storm coming: airlines cancel flights /waive change fees

11/25/14

Don’t defrost the turkey just yet, because it looks like Winter Storm Cato is going to ruin Thanksgiving for a lot of travelers. Starting Tuesday afternoon, airlines began cancelling flights and issuing fee waivers for travelers who want to cancel or rebook their trips. .@Delta ops update: 57 cancels planned for New York area tomorrow →

Thanksgiving Travel Tibits: food, music & smoke

11/21/12

If you’re traveling through an airport during this week’s Thanksgiving travel madness, here are some travel tidbits to keep in mind. Worried about second-hand smoke? Then don’t stand near airport smoking lounges – and consider holding your breath when you walk by. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, →

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