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CBS News
25-05-2025
- CBS News
Memorial Day travel rush brings delays and crowds at DFW Airport
EDITOR'S NOTE: More than 3.7 million Texans are expected to travel over the Memorial Day weekend, a 3% increase from last year and the third consecutive year of record-breaking travel in the state, according to AAA. ---- On Saturday, hundreds of passengers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport experienced delays. Airport officials said storms in some areas contributed to the disruptions. Bloomberg via Getty "It was slightly delayed. It was a plane that arrived a little bit late, so about 30, 40 minutes," passenger Kara Boydston said. "It was delayed. They said they had mechanical issues," Holly Iglesias said. As of Saturday evening, FlightAware reported more than 400 delays at DFW. "With travel, you have to be fluid," Iglesias said. "So you know, is it surprising? You'd hope not, but they do what they can." Passengers also dealt with heavy crowds. DFW airport officials said they expect 1.4 million travelers from Thursday through Tuesday. "Yeah, it's a lot of people, but you know this is a major international hub," Iglesias said. "I was stunned when I walked into the Phoenix airport this morning. I fly in and out of there several times a year, and the place was jam-packed," traveler Wayne Dobbs said. American Airlines said it is operating more than 5,000 flights from DFW over the holiday weekend. "In fact, we are operating nearly 900 flights a day out of DFW airport this weekend," said Jame Moses, senior vice president of DFW operations for American Airlines. The airline said it is testing new technology to help passengers with connecting flights. "Through technology, we are able to identify those flights, suggest a slight hold, and allow those customers to connect onto the departure so we get them to their final destination," Moses said. With Memorial Day weekend marking the start of the summer travel season, American Airlines said it will offer more flights than ever before. "In fact, 12% more seats than we offered pre-pandemic out of DFW," Moses said. Between May and September, the airline will operate close to 100,000 flights from DFW.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- CBS News
Record-breaking number of Texans to travel for Memorial Day weekend, AAA says
A record number of Texans are expected to travel over the Memorial Day holiday period, according to AAA Texas. Over 3.7 million are planning to hit the road, skies and lakes between May 22 and May 26, a 3% increase from last year. It's the third straight year of record-breaking travel in Texas. Most travelers, 3.2 million to be exact, are likely to hit the road. Just over 300,000 are likely to fly and 160,000 will travel by train or other form of transportation. Across the U.S., AAA said it projects 45.1 million Americans will travel during the same period. It's a 3.1% increase from last year and sets a new national record for Memorial Day travel, beating the previous record of 44 million set in 2005. The busiest time to travel will be when many are kicking off the long weekend – Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23, AAA said. In Texas, the busiest roadway is expected to be I-45 South, from Houston to Galveston on Sunday, May 25. The best time to travel if you're taking to the road is Thursday, May 22, before 12 p.m.; Friday, May 23, before 11 a.m.; Saturday, May 24, before 12 p.m.; Sunday, May 25, before 1 p.m.; and Monday, May 26, before 2 p.m. "Texans continue to prioritize travel with family and friends after the pandemic," said Galen Grillo, AAA Texas vice president and general manager. "This year, consumers will get some price relief at the gas pump, car rental counter, and when flying internationally, but they will spend more on domestic flights, hotels, cruises and tours compared to 2024." Travelers could spend less this Memorial Day weekend In Texas, gas prices are about 50 cents less than the same time last year. The same goes for gas prices across the U.S. Gas isn't the only thing travelers are spending less on. Car rentals, international cruises and international airfare are also costing less, according to AAA. Meanwhile, travelers are spending more on domestic airfare, domestic cruises, domestic hotels, international hotels, and domestic and international tours.
