TRAVELERS ADVISED TO LEAVE EARLY : THANKSGIVING WEEKEND USUALLY YEAR'S BUSIEST.Byline: Stacy Finz Daily News Staff Writer Thousands of people no doubt will begin their Thanksgiving holiday weekend today by hitting the road and taking to the skies, in what is typically the most heavily traveled period of the year. And travel experts warn: Leave early. ``This is the most popular travel holiday of the year,'' said Los Angeles International Airport “LAX” redirects here. For other uses, see LAX (disambiguation). “KLAX” redirects here. For other uses, see KLAX (disambiguation). Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX spokeswoman Cora Fossett. ``People should give themselves sufficient time so they don't have to rush.'' For those who remain in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Thanksgiving Day is expected to be a mild one, as weather forecasters predict clear skies Clear Skies could refer to:
It might be best to enjoy the nice weather at home, however. State Department of Transportation spokesman Vincent Moreno said holiday shoppers and travelers will be competing for space on already crowded freeways. ``Drive defensively,'' warned Moreno. ``People are stressed and may make erratic decisions.'' An estimated 4.9 million motorists will be on roads in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada and Idaho, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Automobile Club of Southern California The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving roads, proposing traffic laws and improvement of overall driving conditions. . An additional 1 million people are expected to fly in and out of Los Angeles International Airport over the next five days, boosting its average daily total far above 150,000, Fossett said. She said she also anticipates 50,000 more cars will pass through the airport from now through Sunday. Burbank Airport expects to see about 60,000 people - about double its usual amount, according to airport officials. Today and Sunday are expected to be the heaviest days, said Sean McCarthy, airport spokesman. And Amtrak Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corp., authorized to operate virtually all intercity passenger railroad routes in the United States. Amtrak was created by Congress in 1970 in response to more than two decades of continuous operating deficits by privately run officials also expect a surge in volume during the long Thanksgiving weekend. Fifty-six percent of travelers will be visiting family or friends, while the remaining 44 percent will be bound for vacation spots, said Madeleine Drake, of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , San Francisco and the Grand Canyon are the most common driving destinations for Southern Californian vacationers during the holiday, according to Drake. Those flying choose San Francisco, Hawaii, Seattle, Las Vegas and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , she said. Airport officials and the automobile club offer these tips for safe, stress-free travel during the holiday: Arrive at the airport two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights. Travel light in order to avoid delays. Airports are on heightened security and all luggage is subject to searches. Bring picture identification. Call airlines to confirm time of flight and gate. Do not leave cars unattended at airport curbs. Cars will be towed. LAX provides free shuttle service from its parking lots at 111th Street and on 96th Street. Due to heavy traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, Burbank Airport has lowered its valet parking fee from $17 to $13. Amtrak officials suggest traveling custom class for an additional $7 because that guarantees a seat. They also encourage travelers to arrive 45 minutes before boarding time. When traveling by car to another county give yourself an extra hour. All children younger than 12 should ride in the back seat of the car. Take food and rest breaks every two hours when on the road. |
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