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News Wrap: Thanksgiving travel rush expected to be busiest ever


Published on 2024-11-27 19:46:25 - Hubert Carizone, N@N
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  • In our news wrap Wednesday, this year's Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be the busiest ever, the FBI is investigating incidents of alleged bomb threats and swatting attacks against several of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks and appointees and three Americans who've been imprisoned in China were released in a rare diplomatic breakthrough with Beijing.

The PBS NewsHour segment discusses the anticipated record-breaking Thanksgiving travel rush, with AAA predicting that over 55 million Americans will travel for the holiday, marking it as the busiest travel period ever recorded. The report highlights the significant increase in both air and road travel, with airports expected to see a surge in passengers and roads predicted to be heavily congested. It also touches on the reasons behind the surge, including pent-up demand for travel after years of restrictions due to the global health crisis, and the economic implications of such a massive movement of people. Additionally, the segment includes tips for travelers to manage the expected delays and crowds, emphasizing early planning and patience.

Read the Full PBS Article at [ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-thanksgiving-travel-rush-expected-to-be-busiest-ever ]
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