Strong winds disrupt Christmas getaway travel

Roads, ferries, rail and air travel face disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

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How to avoid disruption during this year's Christmas getaway

Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.
BBC News - 1d
Christmas travel chaos as severe weather disrupts roads and flights

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Risk of Christmas travel disruption as UK weather warnings issued

Strong winds will affect the UK this weekend which could cause disruption for the festive getaway.
BBC News - 2d
Shipping giant Maersk expects strong demand and 'another year of disruption' for global trade in 2025

From Trump tariffs on China and Mexico to the threat of a U.S. ports strike, the supply chain expects another year of disruption, but also strong demand.
CNBC - Dec. 13
Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom

UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surge
Financial Times - Dec. 11
Alaska Air is latest airline to boost guidance on strong holiday travel demand

Alaska Airlines Inc.’s stock was up 1.6% early Tuesday, after the regional carrier joined rivals in raising its fourth-quarter guidance as revenue rose more than expected and costs came down.
MarketWatch - Dec. 10
Strong wind warnings continue in wake of Storm Darragh

A yellow weather warning for wind remains in place after two men were killed during Saturday's storm.
BBC News - Dec. 8
Storm Darragh live: further disruption expected across UK as strong winds continue

Met Office yellow wind warning across much of England and Wales on Sunday morning, while Northern Ireland faced gusts of up to 80mph overnight. Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Darragh ...
The Guardian - Dec. 8
Storm Darragh havoc not over yet as strong winds continue across UK

Thousands are left without power as flood warnings are issued in the wake of fierce winds and rain. James Woodbine was woken up by Storm Darragh at 5am, roughly the time the power cut began. His ...
The Guardian - Dec. 7