Thanksgiving Travel

Uon I gel your feathers in a bunch over Thanksgiving Travel Top Destinations 4 8 Average Ticket Price (2011) Daily Average Hotel Rate (2011) 6. Las Vegas $396 $82 7. Washington, D.C. $341 $14 1. New York $342 $279 2. Chicago $396 3. Orlando $155 8. Atlanta $346 Y $342 $91 4. Denver $356 $73 5. Los Angeles $421 N $91 $98 9. San Francisco $499 S119 10. Ft. Lauderdale $338 $129 Mode of Transportation 2% 90% 8% Total number of travelers (2011)l Increase in travelers since 2010 38.2 4% 900,000 million ul 14.7% 13.4 T million ul 1.8% Number of Trips Per Day Automobile Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9,900,365 16,920,635 27,121,294 20,145,587 23,275,674 16,379,627 .... Non-Automobile Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1,529,834 2,567,044 845,366 1,497,773 1,274,112 2,574,298 ... All Modes- 50+ Miles Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 11,430,199 19,487,680 27,966,661 21,643,360 24,549,786 18,953,924 "All numbers shown above are from 2001 Traveling Tips 1. Check gas prices. 2. Check road conditions before heading out. 3. If you're driving, rest up to ensure your family travels safely. 4. Consider renting a car if your car isn't meant for long hauls. 5. Pack for comfort (including snacks and entertainment) and emergencies. 1. Travel light. 2. Don't forget your ID. 3. Print out your boarding passes in advance. 4. Be sure to check and double-check for any delays. 5. If possible, avoid traveling on Wednesday and Sunday. 6. Get there early. Allow twe hours to pass through check-in and security. 1. Know the baggage policies. 2. Avoid long lines by booking ahead. 3. If possible, aveid traveling on Wednesday and Sunday. 4. Check enline for the most up-to-date schedule information. References: n e Nd o/VThantsgiving 2011-Final pdf 79932 http:/ http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/html/igure_OLhtml http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/hcml/igure_Othtml http://www.ibtimes.com/thanhsgiving-2011-travel-tips-statistics-ways-save-cime-and-money-372914 Uon I gel your feathers in a bunch over Thanksgiving Travel Top Destinations 4 8 Average Ticket Price (2011) Daily Average Hotel Rate (2011) 6. Las Vegas $396 $82 7. Washington, D.C. $341 $14 1. New York $342 $279 2. Chicago $396 3. Orlando $155 8. Atlanta $346 Y $342 $91 4. Denver $356 $73 5. Los Angeles $421 N $91 $98 9. San Francisco $499 S119 10. Ft. Lauderdale $338 $129 Mode of Transportation 2% 90% 8% Total number of travelers (2011)l Increase in travelers since 2010 38.2 4% 900,000 million ul 14.7% 13.4 T million ul 1.8% Number of Trips Per Day Automobile Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9,900,365 16,920,635 27,121,294 20,145,587 23,275,674 16,379,627 .... Non-Automobile Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1,529,834 2,567,044 845,366 1,497,773 1,274,112 2,574,298 ... All Modes- 50+ Miles Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 11,430,199 19,487,680 27,966,661 21,643,360 24,549,786 18,953,924 "All numbers shown above are from 2001 Traveling Tips 1. Check gas prices. 2. Check road conditions before heading out. 3. If you're driving, rest up to ensure your family travels safely. 4. Consider renting a car if your car isn't meant for long hauls. 5. Pack for comfort (including snacks and entertainment) and emergencies. 1. Travel light. 2. Don't forget your ID. 3. Print out your boarding passes in advance. 4. Be sure to check and double-check for any delays. 5. If possible, avoid traveling on Wednesday and Sunday. 6. Get there early. Allow twe hours to pass through check-in and security. 1. Know the baggage policies. 2. Avoid long lines by booking ahead. 3. If possible, aveid traveling on Wednesday and Sunday. 4. Check enline for the most up-to-date schedule information. References: n e Nd o/VThantsgiving 2011-Final pdf 79932 http:/ http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/html/igure_OLhtml http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/hcml/igure_Othtml http://www.ibtimes.com/thanhsgiving-2011-travel-tips-statistics-ways-save-cime-and-money-372914