What to know as the holiday rush hits airports ahead of Thanksgiving

AAA estimates nearly 80 million people will travel over Thanksgiving and some have already started to pack the airports. The FAA says the number of scheduled flights will peak Tuesday, with more ...

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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 ...

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 ...

What are the most anticipated movies of the Thanksgiving, holiday season?

Fandango's November survey discovered which movies are the most highly anticipated ahead of the holiday season. Managing editor Erik Davis joins CBS News to discuss the films people are itching to ...

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 - 15 hours ago

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.

Weather threatens to snarl Thanksgiving travel plans: What to know

Two separate weather events are wreaking havoc on Thanksgiving travel plans. Meanwhile, two plane collisions at Boston Logan International Airport are furthering flight delays. NBC’s Adrienne ...

What to know about Paris tensions ahead of Israel-France soccer match

Tensions are high in Paris as some pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza are leading to violence ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports ...

New Yorkers, How Will You Get to the Airport for Thanksgiving?

As the holiday approaches, we want to know how you plan on tackling one of the biggest travel days of the year.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Inside the coordination behind the holiday travel rush

Airlines expect to fly over 31 million passengers this holiday season. Kris Van Cleave gives a rare look at the coordination it takes to make it happen.

Biden pardons turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

Watch live coverage as President Biden pardons the turkeys Peach and Blossom for the annual Thanksgiving tradition at the White House.

Eye Opener: Thanksgiving travel rush underway for many Americans

The Thanksgiving travel rush is underway for tens of millions of Americans, but a pair of storm systems could slow them down. Also, president-elect Trump promises hefty tariffs on goods from ...

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 ...

Which Thanksgiving foods can go through airport security?

As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings release

These are lots of key questions and things to keep an eye when the first set of CFP rankings are released on Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Missile From Lebanon Hits Israel's Main Airport

The missile, which landed in a parking lot, causing minor damage, was part of a volley of 10 fired by Hezbollah at central Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Why You Should Get Your Vaccines Before the Holiday Rush

Health professionals recommend vaccines before traveling to celebrate the holidays with family.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Watch: Biden pardons turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

President Biden pardoned two turkeys during a time-honored ceremony at the White House ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Biden pardoned Peach and Blossom on the South Lawn Monday morning, ...

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Biden pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

President Biden pardoned two turkeys from Minnesota as part of a White House tradition ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on Mr. Biden's last moves as president.

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Federal authorities on alert for threats ahead of Thanksgiving

Federal and local authorities are reportedly warning the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City could be a target for would-be terrorists. Law enforcement officials will also need to be on ...

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Bank Holiday airport chaos made worse by password issue, report says

An air traffic control engineer was unable to fix a major fault from home, a report says.

WATCH: Holiday travelers find ways to have fun at the airport

From dance performances to gate runways, these passengers are making the most of their time at the airport during holiday travel!

Planes clip wings at Boston airport as holiday travel begins

Holiday travel for the Thanksgiving weekend has begun and an incident at Boston's Logan Airport may delay some flights. This comes as Charlotte airport workers go on strike. WBTV's Mary Calkins ...

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WATCH: Holiday travelers find ways to have fun at the airport

From dance performances to gate runways, these passengers are making the most of their time at the airport during holiday travel!

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

Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.

Business - The New York Times - November 19

Consumer Protections Kick In Ahead of Holiday Travel Surge

If things go wrong during as air passenger forecasts hit a record high, new rules will make it easier for fliers to get compensated for major problems.

Business - Inc. - 14 hours ago

Thanksgiving forecast: Where the snow, rain is headed this holiday week

Snow is headed to the Midwest and the West ahead of Thanksgiving, while rain will target the East Coast on Thanksgiving Day.

Airplane returns to airport after takeoff after hitting a bird, catching on fire

The plane, bound for the Chinese city of Shenzhen with 249 passengers and 16 crew members, landed safely after dumping fuel over the sea.

Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire

Flights were suspended at Haiti's main international airport after a Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire while trying to land in the capital of Port-au-Prince and then a bullet hole was found ...

Namibia Election: What to Know

Voters head to the polls on Wednesday in the latest test for one of southern Africa’s liberation parties, which have been rebuked at the ballot box this year.

World - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Some Charlotte airport workers on strike with record Thanksgiving travel expected across U.S.

AAA is forecasting record-breaking travel numbers for this year's Thanksgiving holiday with 80 million Americans expected to hit the roads and skies. In Charlotte, some airport service workers are ...

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Stop & Shop cyber incident leaves some shelves empty ahead of Thanksgiving

A “cybersecurity issue” has left some Stop & Shop and Hannaford grocery stores in the Northeast with their shelves bare for nearly two weeks, just a week before the Thanksgiving holiday.

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 ...

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