holiday travel

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – This week, air travel in the U.S. reached its highest point since March. Data from the Transportation Security Administration shows that more than 1.1 million people boarded planes the day before Christmas Eve. That’s the most since March …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Millions are traveling this holiday season, despite warnings from health officials to stay home. The Rogue Valley International Medford Airport told NBC5 it’s been a busy week for them. The Security Director for Medford’s airport made it very clear …

(NBC News)  Despite an uptick in coronavirus cases nationwide, people are still planning to travel to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Most of them will be hitting the road. “80 percent of all trips for this fall are going to be road trips, …

ILLINOIS VALLEY, Ore. — Heading into Labor Day weekend millions are expected to hit the roads, and local agencies want to make sure you get to your destination in one piece. Highway 199 has seen nearly 200 crashes since June first. This …

MEDFORD, Ore. — People catching flights in Medford Thursday morning may have been concerned about the fog, but the airport says there’s no need to worry. When the temperature drops below freezing, the airport normally brings out CASPER, a helium-filled balloon that …

MEDFORD, Ore. — 1.4 million Oregonians will travel over the holiday, that’s according to the American Automobile Association. AAA says Thursday is the busiest day of the year to travel, but that didn’t stop travelers in Medford. “I said uh… Houston, we have …

MEDFORD, Ore. — As many head home after Thanksgiving, drivers are being urged to use caution on the roads, especially on high mountain passes. The Oregon Department of Transportation says many local highways can be quite slippery due to rain and snow, …

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(NBC News)  Whether on roadways or airways, holiday travelers have much to be thankful for this year. Lower crude oil prices and more gasoline from regional refineries have resulted in the lowest prices at the pump in more than five years. But …

Ore. — With just days until the Thanksgiving holiday, Oregon Department of Transportation is reminding people to be prepared before hitting the roads. ODOT spokesman Gary Leaming says always know before you go. Check sites like Trip Check for road conditions and …