Video above: Omicron and the holidays -travel responsibly following these experts’ adviceWith people planning to visit their families by road or air this holiday, the chaos that comes with traveling can be unbearable. TSA announced it expects to screen about 30 million people between Dec. 20 and Jan. 3.Even more people are expected to hit the road, with the busiest days expected to be Dec. 23 after noon and Dec. 24 before noon.Here are some tips to help people as they travel on the road or in the skies:Weather | Radar | Hurricanes | Traffic | uLocal | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Plan as you packHave a few extras of the essentials — always.Know what you are going to need in the airport and keep those things in your carry-on bags where they can be easily accessed if you are flying. If you are driving, keep them in a backpack or bag in the backseat rather than the trunk so you can reach what you need without pulling over.If you are flying, put medicines and things you can’t be without in your backpack or purse in case your carry-on is checked because of a populated flight.When packing items in suitcases, keep things that aren’t necessarily needed toward the bottom. If shoes are dirty, wrap them in bags to keep clothes clean.Gallery: South Florida holiday lights and decorationsKnow your routeFor drivers, put your route into the GPS and take a deep breath, knowing you’ll get there even if there is some traffic. Call or text the people you are meeting up with every once in a while to keep them up to date on your ETA.For the flyers, download the app of the airline and check in before arriving at the airport. By downloading boarding passes and getting texts for any delays or cancellations, you won’t be taken off guard at the gate.South Florida weather: Christmas forecastDon’t get dehydrated or ‘hangry’Bring several types of snacks and drinks if you are traveling by car to avoid stopping for food.If you’re flying, bring snacks and an empty water bottle. After going through TSA, fill up the water bottle at a water fountain.COVID-19 in Florida: Cases, vaccinations, treatment sites and moreStay entertainedDon’t forget to download music whether you’re flying or driving.For flights or those who are passengers on car rides, bring books or movies. And don’t forget the entertainment for little ones.Season of giving: Help those in need by supporting Toys for Tots and Little Smiles
Video above: Omicron and the holidays -travel responsibly following these experts’ advice
With people planning to visit their families by road or air this holiday, the chaos that comes with traveling can be unbearable.
TSA announced it expects to screen about 30 million people between Dec. 20 and Jan. 3.
Even more people are expected to hit the road, with the busiest days expected to be Dec. 23 after noon and Dec. 24 before noon.
Here are some tips to help people as they travel on the road or in the skies:
Weather | Radar | Hurricanes | Traffic | uLocal | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Plan as you pack
Have a few extras of the essentials — always.
Know what you are going to need in the airport and keep those things in your carry-on bags where they can be easily accessed if you are flying. If you are driving, keep them in a backpack or bag in the backseat rather than the trunk so you can reach what you need without pulling over.
If you are flying, put medicines and things you can’t be without in your backpack or purse in case your carry-on is checked because of a populated flight.
When packing items in suitcases, keep things that aren’t necessarily needed toward the bottom. If shoes are dirty, wrap them in bags to keep clothes clean.
Gallery: South Florida holiday lights and decorations
Know your route
For drivers, put your route into the GPS and take a deep breath, knowing you’ll get there even if there is some traffic. Call or text the people you are meeting up with every once in a while to keep them up to date on your ETA.
For the flyers, download the app of the airline and check in before arriving at the airport. By downloading boarding passes and getting texts for any delays or cancellations, you won’t be taken off guard at the gate.
South Florida weather: Christmas forecast
Don’t get dehydrated or ‘hangry’
Bring several types of snacks and drinks if you are traveling by car to avoid stopping for food.
If you’re flying, bring snacks and an empty water bottle. After going through TSA, fill up the water bottle at a water fountain.
COVID-19 in Florida: Cases, vaccinations, treatment sites and more
Stay entertained
Don’t forget to download music whether you’re flying or driving.
For flights or those who are passengers on car rides, bring books or movies. And don’t forget the entertainment for little ones.
Season of giving: Help those in need by supporting Toys for Tots and Little Smiles
