'Arctic outbreak' for parts of US as millions travel for Thanksgiving

Temperatures could plummet to -40C in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest during a busy period for travel.

Arctic blast to hit US as millions set to travel for Thanksgiving holiday

Extreme weather expected to bring ‘dangerous wind chills, lake effect snow, and severe thunderstorms’. Millions of Americans will face severe weather – and low temperatures – as they travel for the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Millions of Americans preparing for Thanksgiving travel

Some people are already getting a headstart on their Thanksgiving travel this weekend, as airports are expected to be packed as the week progresses. More than 70 million people are also expected to ...

Winter storm threatens Thanksgiving travel in parts of the U.S.

A storm is bringing winter weather conditions to parts of the country, including Salt Lake City and Denver, potentially impacting flights during a busy Thanksgiving travel week. Since Friday, ...

Millions to hit the roads for Thanksgiving ahead of 'Arctic' temperatures Thursday

Millions of travelers Tuesday will battle severe weather and congested highways to reach loved ones for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Travel Forecasts Hit Record 80 Million

Roads and airports could be jammed this holiday, according to estimates from AAA, which says this year’s total could be the highest ever.

Business - Inc. - November 18

School closures and travel delays as Arctic air brings snow and sleet to parts of the UK

World - Yahoo News - November 19

Almost 80 million expected to travel over Thanksgiving in record-breaking getaway

Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the AAA predicts.

Millions hit roads and skies with some winter storms threatening Thanksgiving travel

Some winter storms could impact travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, but despite that threat, millions are still driving and flying Wednesday and throughout the week. CBS News New York ...

Eye Opener: Millions of Americans facing Thanksgiving travel rush

Millions of Americans face long lines and bad weather on one of the years busiest travel days. Also, cautious optimism in the Middle East as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes ...

Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US on Thanksgiving

Solar storms may produce faint auroras across the northern rim of the United States this Thanksgiving

Tech - ABC News - 14 hours ago

How airlines are handling Thanksgiving travel

TSA plans to screen over 2.8 million flyers on Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, inclement weather is threatening to delay flights. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van ...

Checking in on Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago and Boston

CBS News Chicago reporter Mugo Odigwe and CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt have reports from their local airports where travelers are trying to make it to their destinations for Thanksgiving. ...

Thanksgiving travel: What to know ahead of the busy weekend

With Thanksgiving just 10 days away, AAA is forecasting nearly 80 million Americans will travel by plains, trains and automobiles. NBC's senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY ...

Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year: AAA

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, the AAA travel group said Monday. AAA, or the American Automobile Association, said in a release that it predicts ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Watch: Buttigieg speaks on expected Thanksgiving week travel

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is briefed the press Thursday morning — a week before Thanksgiving Day — on what's expected to be a record holiday travel season. Buttigieg will be joined by ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Record-breaking travel expected for Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving weekend is expected to break travel records, and some of the airport crowds have already started to form. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest from the airport ...

Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago

TSA expects record number of travelers this Thanksgiving

Rough weather caused some delays, but airlines are watching storms next week that could disrupt holiday travel. Kris Van Cleave has more on what to expect.

Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago

Record-setting amount of people expected to travel for Thanksgiving

A potentially record-breaking Thanksgiving travel rush is on, with AAA estimating nearly 80 million Americans to make a trip of more than 50 miles and airlines expecting more than 30 million people ...

Thanksgiving travel: Which dishes are TSA-approved?

Although most foods can be carried through TSA checkpoints, some dishes may need to be packed with checked baggage.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Thanksgiving travel week faces several possible obstacles

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.

Storms threaten Thanksgiving week travel plans

Two developing storm systems will bring disruptive weather in the days before Thanksgiving. NBC News meteorologist Michelle Grossman has the details on Early Today.

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast Calls for Rain and Snow in Some Places

Millions of people are taking to the road and skies this week. Some may encounter dreary weather.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Snow and rain could cause headaches for Thanksgiving travel

Across the country, snow and rain could make conditions difficult for people traveling for Thanksgiving. Rob Marciano has the forecast.

Latest news on Thanksgiving holiday travel, airline fees

Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about ...

Record Number of Travelers Expected Over Thanksgiving Week

Bad weather threatens roads over the holiday, but airports have had little trouble on Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Coast-to-coast storm threatens Thanksgiving travel plans

A snow storm is racing from the Rockies to the Midwest, impacting airports from Denver, Colorado, to St. Louis, Missouri. On Thanksgiving, heavy rain is expected to move to the East Coast, bringing ...

Americans pack the roads, airports for Thanksgiving travel

AAA expects nearly 72 million people will drive to their Thanksgiving destination, which is a record setting number of drivers. Gas will be about $.19 cheaper compared to last year. Meanwhile, at ...

What to expect for Thanksgiving travel, traffic, weather

The TSA expects to screen 2.9 million people on Wednesday as they travel to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on traffic, flights and ...

McDonald's investing $100 million to lure customers after E.coli outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said slivered onions on the McDonald's Quarter Pounders were the likely source of the E. coli.

McDonald’s to Invest $100 Million in E. Coli Outbreak Recovery

Of that, $65 million will go to the McDonald’s franchises hit the hardest.

Business - Inc. - November 16

Looking to Travel Around Thanksgiving? There’s Still Time to Snag a Deal.

Cheap flights. Fewer crowds. November can be one of the most affordable months for international travel, and travelers can still snag a choice deal.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

What to know ahead of anticipated record-breaking Thanksgiving travel

AAA expects the Thanksgiving travel season to be another record-breaker, which means packed planes and potential traffic troubles. Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more.

Airports see early rush as Thanksgiving travel season begins

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, travelers are already crowding airports. Airlines expect to fly tens of millions of passengers between today and the Monday after Thanksgiving. Kris Van ...

Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago

New rules and regulations for airlines, fliers ahead of Thanksgiving travel

The busiest travel days of the year are right around the corner with millions of people expected to take to the skies for the Thanksgiving holiday. This year's holiday season also coincides with ...

Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago

Thanksgiving travelers can be grateful for the lowest gas prices since 2021

Gasoline prices are at their lowest since 2021, leading to a 75% rise in the number of travelers expected to take a road trip for the Thanksgiving holiday this year compared to last year.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Soggy Thanksgiving possible, with rain and snow in forecast for busy travel week

Forecasters are increasingly calling for a cold, soggy Thanksgiving week as west-to-east winter-pattern storms continued to roll across the continental landscape.

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