Fall/Winter: Holiday Travel 2018
It's that time of year again when we hear how grim the upcoming holiday travel season will be. Yes, planes, trains, and roads will be crowded, especially now that the economy is perking up. And there's always the chance that snowstorms will gum up the works. But your holiday travel fate is partly in your own hands. Here are 10 tips — some new, some time-tested — for headache-free traveling during this busy season.
Travel Tips by Christopher Hall, AARP
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What is the busiest day to depart?
The thing about airport traffic is that it’s about as unpredictable as airfares.
The good people at Matador Network has looked at the 2017 data to help find the busiest days at the airport.
Which, hopefully, shows trends around the same times to watch for this year and into 2019. Data collected: Some are predictable, but others might surprise you, and at the very least, keep you from an unexpected long day at the airport.
Note: All travel dates and corresponding holiday dates are from 2017.
Citation: Matthew Meltzer via Matador Network
Plan Ahead
It's never too early to start your holiday travel planning. In the early fall, you can take advantage of lower rates and seats aplenty. To jump on a bargain, sign up for sale notifications from your preferred airlines or Amtrak and follow your favorites on Twitter and Facebook where special sale notifications may pop up before they are available to the general public. Discover these other secrets to snagging travel deals.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Getting home for the holidays can easily be an expensive and stressful journey.
But here are some tips from travel experts that can help minimize the pain — both financial and logistical — of your next holiday trip.
Or, Nevermind The Holiday Madness
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