According to Air Transport Association of America, Thanksgiving holiday air travel is expected to be down at least 4% from last year’s travel. “It is increasingly apparent that economic headwinds facing the airlines and their customers are anything but behind us. The recent announcement that U.S. unemployment surpassed 10 percent highlights one of the key [...]

On the third Friday of August, Hawaii celebrates their Statehood Day with much fanfare and fun. Back in 1959 on August 21, Hawaii became an official U.S. state.  The Statehood Day holiday celebrates 50 years this year and celebrations are already underway. For a closer look at Hawaii’s Statehood Day, take a peek at this [...]

To me, when I think of Christmas, I don’t think of Christmas Tree, twinkling lights, or even Christmas presents. I think of having to travel to 4 different houses to do four different Christmases. I hate it. I have grown to be the Scrooge of my family, because I just want to be home for [...]

President Bush’s administration is attempting to ease air travel congestion by allowing commercial planes to fly through military air space. The accociated press has the full video report below:

Travelers who have not been on a plane since last year’s holiday season will be facing the airline’s “new math” for the first time this Thanksgiving according to the Arizona Republic. That means carrier fees for bag checking, prime seats, and even a soda. The fees aren’t hidden, but they’re certainly not over-promoted either. Many [...]

Not everyone wants to slave over a hot stove on Thanksgiving day. If you’re one of those people that would rather go out – but still want to do something special – you might want to conisder a harbor cruise if you’re in the New York area. Bateaux New York is an elegant looking boat [...]

A Survey released on Wednesday by Orbtiz suggests that the Denver International Airport may be less busy than other airports during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday. It is expected to be the 9th busiest domestic airport during the Thanksgiving travel blitz, which is down substantially from it’s 3rd place rank in 2007. This is, of course, [...]

The Dallas Morning news has a great article today on 15 travel deals that you can take advantage of this holiday season. They include cruses, hotels, resorts, free gas, and much more. Here’s a small sampling…. Free gas from Choice Hotels Stay at three Choice hotels (including Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn and Quality) through Nov. [...]

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that just in time for Thanksgiving holiday travel “family lanes” are beginning to open up at airports nationwide. This pilot program will feature lanes designed for families, expert fliers, and casual flier (you know, as long as you don’t look suspicious). “Families feel a lot more relaxed, they don’t feel [...]

The Los Angeles Times reports that holiday travel is expected to remain steady this season, in spite of the downturning economy. The reason seems clear, but some people are still surprised. What is that reason? Family. Holiday travel isn’t about taking a trip for the fun of it, or laying on the beach for a [...]