Millions of Americans are hitting the roads and skies for the holidays, with travel numbers expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. However, potential weather disruptions, including storms and heavy rains, could cause delays and cancellations.
A Transportation Security Administration agent checks documents for travelers at the Oakland International Airport checkpoint entrance in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Dec.20, 2024. Thousands of holiday travelers begin the winter break this weekend. Jimmy Pham, 20, attends UC Berkeley and was at San Jose Mineta International Airport on Friday, preparing to fly to San Diego for winter break.
“I don’t think it’s anything that’s heartbreaking or anything too impactful,” he said, adding that potential weather impacts or a government shutdown would “definitely” impact his decision to take a flight for a potential snowboarding trip during his break.The American Automobile Association estimated that 119.3 million people would travel 50 or more miles for the holidays between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1. Domestic travel this year is projected to surpass by some 64,000 people the previous record set in 2019, according to a news release from the association. They also estimated that 3 million more people will be traveling home for the holidays this year than in 2023. In California alone, 16 million people were estimated to be traveling for the holidays, AAA said. Around 14 million people will be driving to their destinations, while 1.4 million will be flying, and some 500,000 people will be using other modes of transportation — trains, buses or cruises. Several storm systems were forecast in the Bay Area over this weekend into next week, potentially creating snarls for those on the roads or in the air, said National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Merchant. The first set of winds and rains was forecast to start on Friday evening and last through the weekend, with most of its impact being felt on Saturday. On Monday, another atmospheric river system is expected to arrive, leading to strong winds and heavier rains on Tuesda
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