BIGGER ROLE IN THIS TRANSITION. SPRING BREAK TRAVEL SEASON IS HERE, AS SCHOOLS TAKE A WEEK OFF. MANY IN THE TRIAD WILL BE HITTING THE ROADS AND AIRPORTS. ADRIANA HARGROVE HAS MORE ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING THAT TRIP. WELL NOW BOOK NOW, BOOK NOW. I CAN’T STRESS THAT ENOUGH. TIFFANY WRIGHT WITH THE FAA WARNS THE SPRING TRAVEL SEASON WILL BE BUSY FOR MANY PEOPLE, THAT’S THEIR FIRST BIG TRIP THAT THEY’VE HAD IN PROBABLY FOUR YEARS, ACCORDING TO AA, A RECENT SURVEY SHOWS 89% OF NORTH CAROLINIANS WILL BE TRAVELING AROUND THIS TIME OF THE YEAR, SAYING THIS LARGE INCREASE IS DUE TO NO MORE COVID RESTRICTIONS. NOW, YOU KNOW THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS. AND SO FOR THE, YOU KNOW, NO RESTRICTIONS THAT INVOLVE THE PANDEMIC, I SHOULD SAY SO. SO PEOPLE JUST HAVE A LOT MORE CONFIDENCE. AND SO THEY WANT TO TRAVEL AN AIRPORTS IN THE TRIAD LIKE PTI ARE BRACING FOR THAT IMPACT. THERE’S USUALLY 6 TO 7000 PEOPLE THAT ARE MOVING THROUGH HERE. UM, YOU KNOW, AND I WOULD SAY THAT’S PROBABLY UP BY ABOUT 10% OR 15% OR SO BECAUSE OF SPRING BREAK. THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS IS NOT THE ONLY THING SEEING A LARGE UPTICK. TICKET PRICING, AT LEAST FROM THIS TIME, PROBABLY LAST YEAR, HAS INCREASED. BUT BAGGAGE FEES HAVE ALWAYS STAYED PRETTY STAGNANT. SO IT’S GOOD. YEAH, VERY EXPENSIVE. UM, LIKE ALMOST DOUBLE THE TRIPLE BECAUSE OF THE PRICING. SO I USUALLY TRY TO IF I DON’T HAVE TO I DON’T I WON’T BOOK, I WON’T BOOK, I’LL WAIT TILL LATER. THESE TRAVELERS ARE KICKING OFF THEIR SPRING BREAK TRAVELING TO LARGE METRO CITIES LIKE NEW YORK AND ATLANTA. THEY’RE CONFIDENT THAT THEY’RE PREPARED FOR THE CROWDED AIRPORTS. SO WHEN YOU LEAVE SOMEPLACE LIKE HERE AND YOU GO THERE, YOUR MINDSET HAS TO TOTALLY CHANGE. AS YOU CAN SEE, I’M WEATHER READY. I’M HOPING FOR NOT TOO TOO BAD, BUT A LOT. A FEW EXTRA HOURS OF TRAVEL. SO I’M FLYING OUT THIS MORNING INSTEAD OF THIS AFTERNOON, SO HOPEFULLY IT’LL BE OKAY. OFFICIALS WITH PTI AIRPORT SAY KNOWING THE BEST TIMES TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS WILL HELP YOU AVOID LONG LINES AT THE AIRPORT. BUT THE EARLY MORNINGS ARE BY FAR THE BUSIEST TIME, THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE DAY HERE IS PROBABLY 430 TO 730. IN THE MORNING. UM, SO, YOU KNOW, TO AVOID LARGER CROWDS, UM, TO TAKE LATER FLIGHTS LATER IN THE DAY, FLIGHTS, TRAVEL EXPERTS SAY WHETHER YOU’RE FLYING OR DRIVING, GIVE YOURSELVES EXTRA TIME TO AVOID DELAYS IN
Experts say more people are traveling for spring break more than previous years
This week and throughout the weekend, people are kicking off their spring break.
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This week and throughout the weekend, people are kicking off their spring break, which means more people traveling via roads and air.Top StoriesKate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapyUNCG police respond to shooting on Glenwood Avenue, Greensboro police investigatingNorth Carolina man found dead after Wilkes County brush fire, deputies say"Book now, book now, book now. I can't stress that enough," Tiffany Wright, director of public affairs for AAA said. According to AAA, a recent survey shows 89 percent of North Carolinians will be traveling around this time of the year. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here"Now there are no restrictions no restrictions that involve the pandemic," Wright said. "People have a lot more confidence, and so they want to travel. For many people, that's their first big trip that they've probably had in four years."Airports in the triad, like Piedmont Triad International Airport, are bracing for that impact. "There's usually about 6,000 to 7,000 people moving through here," Kevin Baker, the executive director of PTI Airport Authority, said. "I'd say that's probably up 10% or 15 % or so because of spring break." The number of travelers is not the only thing seeing a large uptick."Ticket pricing at least from this time probably last year has increased, but baggage fees have always stayed pretty the same so it's good," Jason Williams, a passenger flying to Atlanta, said.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts "The prices are very expensive, like almost double and triple," Anita King, another passenger traveling to New York City, said. "Because of the pricing, if I don't have to, I won't book my flight until later."Both travelers say they're confident that they are prepared for the crowded airports."When you leave from someplace like here, and you go there, your mindset has to totally change," King said. "I'm weather ready."'"I'm hoping my flight isn't too too bad, but I have a lot of few hours to travel, so I'm flying out this morning to get there this afternoon," Williams said. "So, hopefully, it'll be OK." Airport officials say knowing the best times to book your flights will help you avoid long lines at the airport.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. "The mornings and the early mornings are by far the busiest time of the day," Baker said. "The busiest time of the day here is probably 4:30 to 7:30 in the morning. So to avoid larger crowds, take later flights." Travel experts say the best piece of advice they can give you is to do your research when it comes to debating about whether to fly or driving, and if you're traveling during this time of year, give yourself some extra time to avoid delays.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This week and throughout the weekend, people are kicking off their spring break, which means more people traveling via roads and air.
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"Book now, book now, book now. I can't stress that enough," Tiffany Wright, director of public affairs for AAA said.
According to AAA, a recent survey shows 89 percent of North Carolinians will be traveling around this time of the year.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
"Now there are no restrictions no restrictions that involve the pandemic," Wright said. "People have a lot more confidence, and so they want to travel. For many people, that's their first big trip that they've probably had in four years."
Airports in the triad, like Piedmont Triad International Airport, are bracing for that impact.
"There's usually about 6,000 to 7,000 people moving through here," Kevin Baker, the executive director of PTI Airport Authority, said. "I'd say that's probably up 10% or 15 % or so because of spring break."
The number of travelers is not the only thing seeing a large uptick.
"Ticket pricing at least from this time probably last year has increased, but baggage fees have always stayed pretty the same so it's good," Jason Williams, a passenger flying to Atlanta, said.
Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts
"The prices are very expensive, like almost double and triple," Anita King, another passenger traveling to New York City, said. "Because of the pricing, if I don't have to, I won't book my flight until later."
Both travelers say they're confident that they are prepared for the crowded airports.
"When you leave from someplace like here, and you go there, your mindset has to totally change," King said. "I'm weather ready."'
"I'm hoping my flight isn't too too bad, but I have a lot of few hours to travel, so I'm flying out this morning to get there this afternoon," Williams said. "So, hopefully, it'll be OK."
Airport officials say knowing the best times to book your flights will help you avoid long lines at the airport.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
"The mornings and the early mornings are by far the busiest time of the day," Baker said. "The busiest time of the day here is probably 4:30 to 7:30 in the morning. So to avoid larger crowds, take later flights."
Travel experts say the best piece of advice they can give you is to do your research when it comes to debating about whether to fly or driving, and if you're traveling during this time of year, give yourself some extra time to avoid delays.
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