AND NOW FOR A LIVE VIEW FROM PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. THE FAA SAYS TODAY IS EXPECTED TO BE THE BUSIEST TRAVEL DAY OF THE YEAR AHEAD OF THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY. TRAFFIC ANCHOR YASMINE JULMISSE HAS MORE ON THEIR FORECASTS AND SOME TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR AIRLINE TRIP AS SLIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE. WELL, AUTHORITIES PREDICT MORE THAN 50,000 FLIGHTS ARE TAKING PLACE ACROSS THE COUNTRY TODAY, AND AS YOU COULD PROBABLY GUESS, WEATHER IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS EARLIER THIS WEEK. THE FAA’S NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND OTHERS HAVE REMINDED TRAVELERS THAT ATHLETE THE DELAYS, EVERYONE FROM THE TICKET AGENTS TO THE PILOTS ARE COLLABORATING TO MAKE THE EXPERIENCE AS SLIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE. WE ARE CONSTANTLY WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT YOU GET TO YOUR DESTINATION SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY. WELL, HERE’S SOME GOOD NEWS: FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS ARE ON THE RISE THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS, BUT THEY CAN STILL, OF COURSE, RUIN YOUR PLANS. SO REMEMBER TO DO THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU TRIP. ALWAYS CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR FLIGHT WITH YOUR AIRLINE OR THE AIRPORT YOU’RE FLYING FROM. REMEMBER THAT LIQUIDS IN A CARRY-ON LUGGAGE MUST BE 3.4 OZ OR LESS. PUT THEM AT THE FRONT OF YOUR BAGS SO THEY’RE EASIER FOR AGENTS TO ACCESS. KEEP CERTAIN THINGS OUT OF YOUR CHECKED BAGS. FOR EXAMPLE, ITEMS LIKE POWER BANKS AND CELL PHONE BATTERY CASES CAN ONLY BE CARRIED IN YOUR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE BECAUSE THEY CAN CATCH FIRE IF DAMAGED. CREW MEMBERS ARE NOW TRAINED TO PUT OUT BATTERY FIRES IF THEY HAPPEN ON BOARD, SO PLEASE PUT THEM IN YOUR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE IN ADVANCE TO SAVE TIME AND KEEP THOSE LINES MOVING SMOOTHLY. KEEP YOUR BOARDING PASS AND ID NEARLY AT HAND. YASMIN
The Federal Aviation Administration says Thursday will likely be the busiest travel day of the year ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Authorities predict 53,677 flights are taking off across the country. Weather is the number one cause of delays and cancellations. Earlier this week, the FAA, the National Weather Service and others reminded travelers that amid delays, everyone from the ticketing agents to the pilot is pitching in to make the experience as smooth as possible. “We work together constantly to ensure you get to your destination safely and efficiently,” said Walter Williams, FAA National Command Center Operations Manager. Flight cancellations are down from previous years, but they can still put a damper on your plans. Remember to do the following before your trip: Always check your flight status with your airline or the airport you are flying from. Remember, liquids in carry-on luggage must weigh 3.4 ounces or less. Place them at the front of your bag so they are easier for agents to access. Keep certain things out of your checked bags. For example, items such as power banks and cell phone battery cases can only be used in carry-on luggage as they can catch fire if they are damaged. Crew members are trained to put out battery fires if they occur on board, so pack them in your carry-on luggage in advance to save time. To keep the lines moving, keep your boarding pass and ID handy. For a complete Transportation Security Administration (TSA) travel checklist, click here.
Federal Aviation Administration says Thursday will likely be the busiest travel day of the year ahead of the July 4th holiday.
Officials predict 53,677 flights will be taking off across the country.
Weather is the leading cause of delays and cancellations.
Earlier this week, the FAA, the National Weather Service and others reminded travelers that amid delays, everyone from the ticketing agents to the pilot is pitching in to make the experience as smooth as possible.
“We work together constantly to ensure you reach your destination safely and efficiently,” said Walter Williams, FAA National Command Center Operations Manager.
Flight cancellations are down from previous years, but they can still put a damper on your plans.
Remember to do the following before your trip:
- Always check your flight status with your airline or the airport you are flying from.
- Remember that liquids in your carry-on bag must weigh 3.4 ounces or less. Place them at the front of your bag so they are easier for agents to access.
- Keep certain items out of your checked bags. For example, items like portable chargers and cell phone battery cases can only be carried in your carry-on bag because they can catch fire if damaged. Crew members are trained to put out battery fires if they happen on board, so pack them in your carry-on bag ahead of time to save time.
- To keep the lines moving, keep your boarding pass and identification on hand at all times.
For a complete travel checklist from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), click here.
