By STAFF Writer
November 21, 2011
THANKSGIVING TRAVEL NEWS - The biggest travel period of the year is under way - the Thanksgiving holiday. Ninety percent of holiday travelers will travel on the day, reports AAA. About 38.2 million people will travel on Wednesday, increase of 4% over 2010 Thanksgiving.
In Illinois alone around 2.23 million people will be traveling on the day, an increase of 3.8% from last year's Thanksgiving season. According to AAA, some two million people will travel by car, even after an increase in gas prices.
AAA projects 1.8% rise in air travelers compared to last year's Thanksgiving period. The projection is made only for leisure travelers.
This year the airfares are up by 10 to 20% nationally compared to 2010. Visitors to Chicago are seen snagging at deals if they booked early.
According to website Orbitz.com, Chicago is the only destination in top 10 list this year in the US that doesn't cost more to fly.
Most of the trips will begin, connect or end through O'Hare International Airport, which is among the 5 worst weather airports. Flight cancellations and delays may take place at this airport due to snow, ice, wind, fog and thunderstorms.
Last year's data reveals 75% of arrivals and 79% of departures were on time here.
AAA also projects of 2% people traveling on buses and trains on 5-day Thanksgiving weekend.
All locomotive and rail cars are made available to and from the Chicago area by Amtrak during the season.
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| Amtrak to Winter Park |
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| Busy airport during Thanksgiving period |
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| Amtrak train |
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