Memorial Day weekend expected to be most-traveled in over a decade
It’s known as the official kickoff to summer, and this Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the most traveled since 2005.
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Nearly 40 million people are expected to travel this weekend and only about 3 million of them are flying. But airport staff is still urging people to budget plenty of extra time for long lines and potential crowds.
A runway lighting issue caused a number of flights to be diverted from Palm Springs International Airport Thursday night. But as Memorial Day weekend begins, Palm Springs Airport Director Tom Nolan said crews are working to fix the problem and expect all flights to be on schedule.
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Travelers say they’re seeing an influx of people at the Palm Springs International Airport. But most are anticipating larger crowds at airports they’re flying in to.
This Memorial Day weekend, the Travel Safety Administration is testing enhanced screening of electronics at 10 U.S. airports, including LAX. Anything larger than a cell phone will go through separate security to be X-rayed.
With a weekend billed to be the most traveled Memorial Day in over a decade, travelers are packing their patience.
KESQ News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2 will continue our Memorial Day coverage through the weekend as we hear from drivers who aren’t letting traffic, or record-high gas prices ruin their Memorial Day fun.
