5 Tips for Thanksgiving Travel

This week, the mad rush of Thanksgiving can make travel a headache. Even the most experienced road warriors may be daunted by inflated fares, swine flu threats, and airports more stuffed than your grandmother’s Thanksgiving turkey. Below are some tips to deal with the madness of Thanksgiving travel:

1. Be flexible with dates. Of course it makes perfect sense to depart on November 25th after work and return on November 29th—that’s why everyone is doing it! And for the convenience of these ideal dates, you may pay through the nose—in bloated airfares and in hectic airports. Departing on Thursday instead of Wednesday may reduce your travel headaches and costs.
2. Be prepared for a storm. Storms have been predicted across America for the Thanksgiving period. Rain, slick roads, and snow can cause flight delays. You’ll want to bundle up in your warmest winter gear and take an umbrella in case of rain.
3. Protect yourself from swine flu. With so many people crowding the airports and planes, health authorities are warning that swine flu will rear its ugly head. Check out our tips to avoid getting sick on the plane—and remember to keep disinfecting your hands!
4. Treat yourself to a vacation. Hotwire.com recently reported that hotels across America have seen precipitous drops in check-in rates—and that means deep discounts. While you may not want to vacation in Houston—the number one most-discounted spot—unless you have family there, Miami and Oahu are vacation-friendly and cheaper than ever. 
5. Carry-on and save. Airlines charge a fee for each checked bag on flights within the United States. These fees can be as much as $20 for the first bag and go up to as much as $100 for additional bags. 

From all of us at WorldMate, safe travels and a very happy Thanksgiving!

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