Holiday travel Coverage

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Making waves! NC beach among most affordable in the country for spring vacations

Looking for a springtime road trip that won't break the bank? Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina offers the third-most affordable spring beach vacation.

NC law enforcement cracks down with 'Speed a Little, Lose a Lot' campaign

North Carolina law enforcement officers are urging drivers to slow down during the holiday weekend as the number of people on highways increases for Spring Break, travel and Easter

NC law enforcement cracks down on speeding during Easter weekend

Law enforcement officers in North Carolina are urging drivers to slow down during the holiday weekend as the number of people on highways increases for Spring Break, travel and Easter.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

NC law enforcement cracks down on speeding during Easter weekend

New Year's holiday expected to be busy at RDU as travelers head home

The sheer volume of travelers over this holiday weekend could cause trouble at airports. Long lines at security have been a common sight at RDU over the holidays, and we expect to see them again today as people travel home.

Delays, cancelations nationwide as holiday travel difficulties continue

It's a nationwide trend as millions of Americans continue traveling between Christmas and the New Year.

Big crowds at RDU for busy air travel day, nearly 100 delayed flights

Passengers dealt with lots of congestion at airports for the post-Christmas travel rush.

Dozens of delayed flights at RDU for post-Christmas travel rush

On Wednesday at Raleigh-Durham International Airport there were at least 21 delays as people travel home after Christmas. Three flights were canceled.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Dozens of delayed flights at RDU for post-Christmas travel rush

Saturday expected to be busiest day on the roads

On the roads, Saturday is expected to be one of the busiest days this holiday season. The worst time to travel Saturday will be between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. AAA expects 3.5 million North Carolinians will travel more than 50 miles over the next few days, most of them by car.

114 million expected to hit US roads for the holidays

With 114 million people expected on the roads this holiday stretch and 2.5 million moving through TSA checkpoints each day, much of the country is now clear of volatile travel weather for now, although floodwaters remain.

Minor delays but long lines at RDU on day after Christmas

According to FlightAware, on Tuesday at 8 a.m. there were 19 delays at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

American cities and towns named after Christmas

Using information from the United States Census Bureau, Stacker found 29 cities and towns across America with names that embody the spirit of Christmas. Some towns take the festivities more seriously than others--think Christmas-themed streets, year-round yuletide attractions, and huge holiday markets--while others reflect on the story behind the season. Let's take a virtual sleigh ride across America as we learn about these festively named locations and how they celebrate.

Tiffany Moran

American cities and towns named after Christmas

2023 holiday travel season expected to be the busiest on record

That's according to AAA. In North Carolina, over 3.5 million people are expected to travel this holiday season.

AAA predicts 3.5 million North Carolinians to travel Christmas & New Years

From December 23rd to January 1st, AAA says an estimated 3.5 million people in the Tar Heel state will go to the skies or hit the pavement to celebrate Christmas and New Year's. The auto company says it expects nearly 80,000 more North Carolina travelers this year, which beats the record year 2019 by about 2.3%.

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AAA predicts 3.5 million North Carolinians to travel Christmas & New Years

Tips for family travel this holiday season

Whether traveling by car or by air, I've gathered the best tips to make trips with your littlest travelers more bearable.

Jennifer Zelek, WRAL contributor

Tips for family travel this holiday season

Millions travel for the holiday weekend

The tradition of bustling travel during Thanksgiving has made a comeback, with packed airports and congested roadways. Triple A forecasts that 1.4 million people will embark on car journeys of at least 50 miles this Thanksgiving.

TSA shares what Thanksgiving foods you can carry on planes

Here are the foods you're allowed to carry on a plane.

Thanksgiving travel 2023: RDU expects record crowds, but the reunions make the hassle worthwhile

Rain early Wednesday contributed to holiday travel hassles Wednesday in the Triangle and across the country, but those who weathered rain and crowds told WRAL News that the trip was well worth it.

Kelsey Coffey and Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporters

Thanksgiving travel 2023: RDU expects record crowds, but the reunions make the hassle worthwhile

Parking tips for RDU travelers

Raleigh-Durham International Airport expects travelers this year could break the record for passenger traffic at the airport set back in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sheetz drops gas to $1.99 for Thanksgiving week

Sheetz is dropping its gas price to $1.99 for Thanksgiving week.

RDU recommends planning ahead to secure parking amid holiday travel rush

The holidays are here, and that means travel is ramping up. Raleigh-Durham Airport is preparing for one of its busiest weeks of the year as people prepare to fly over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Shelle Jackson and Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporters

RDU recommends planning ahead to secure parking amid holiday travel rush

Thanksgiving Travel: A Look at the Forecast

It is almost time for the turkeys to be stuffed and the house filled with the amazing sights and smells of Thanksgiving! Of course, the weather forecast becomes even more important when plans are being made on when to travel. We are already starting to get several indications of the weather that the atmosphere may dish out.