Holiday Travel

Holiday travel rush busiest in years, say travel experts

 According to AAA , over 11.5 millions South Carolinians will travel this holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This weekend  marks some of the busiest travel times of the holiday season. Airports here in South Carolina and across the country are bracing for the rush. According to AAA , over 11.5 millions South Carolinians will travel this holiday. The major  holiday travel period kicks off this weekend and runs Sunday, Dec. 22 through Wednesday, Jan….

SC DOT restricting lane closures to help with Thanksgiving travel

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As many of you get ready to hit the road, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has an update on traffic conditions during the holiday. SC DOT officials announced they will not close any lanes for interstate work, unless it is an emergency. In a release the SC DOT announced, to help with holiday traffic, the South Carolina…

Consumer: Best times to book Holiday travel

CNN– It’s still hot outside and visions of sugar plums may not be dancing in your head, but experts say now is the time to book those holiday trips. Here’s Mandy Gaither with a look at what AAA says is the best time to book. Categories: Local News Tags: AAA, Holiday Travel

Travel experts say now is the time to make holiday travel plans

The first day of fall isn’t bringing in cooler weather at the moment but it is the best time to start planning those holiday trips. According to AAA the ideal time to buy air travel for Thanksgiving and Christmas begins Wednesday and most of the good deals are expected to be gone by Halloween so you don’t have too much extra…

Pack your patience for Memorial Day weekend travel

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Pack your patience as you get ready to enjoy the Memorial day weekend. If you are hitting the road, you won’t be alone. AAA says nearly 615 thousand drivers in South Carolina will travel for the holiday. And if you’re filling up before you hit the road, gas prices are averaging two dollars and 45 cents a…

Haven’t Left Yet? What You Need To Know Before Your Holiday Travel

(ABC News) — Many may dub this week “the most wonderful time of the year,” but those taking to U.S. skies and roads may have a different opinion. Travelers through U.S. airports can expect a small increase in passengers this holiday season, about 3 percent according to an industry trade group, Airlines for America. Rain and fog caused low visibility at…