Travelers can bet both Hobby and Bush airports will be busy this Memorial Day weekend, but ABC13 has the tips you need for a smooth holiday trip.
Here are some ways to prepare for Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA, 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for the holiday.Get ready for packed airports and busy roads this Memorial Day travel weekend, which AAA predicts to be the third busiest since 2000.
According to AAA, Thursday is the busiest travel day ahead of the holiday weekend, and the numbers don't lie - Americans are ready to hit the road or skies.About 3.4 million will fly, 37.1 million will drive, and the remaining 1.8 million will take buses or trains. Joshua Zuber, a spokesperson with AAA Texas, said they anticipate "3.5 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more away from home."AAA says in Texas, the average for a gallon of unleaded is about $3.13."Consider this. This time last year, we were paying over $4 a gallon on average. So certainly, gas prices have dropped," Zubers said.
If traveling by car - AAA says to make a good "B-E-T": Check your battery, engine, and tires. Also, don't forget to gas up!Travelers can monitor garage capacity for both airports on theParking in terminals A and B at Bush was at 91% capacity as of Thursday morning. Make a reservation ahead of time to avoid last-minute panic trying to find parking.
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