Holiday Flights News

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Amazon Prime Students Can Score $25 Holiday Flights

Amazon Prime has partnered with StudentUniverse to offer 3,000 lucky students the opportunity to purchase domestic round-trip airfare for as low as $25, saving up to $500. The promotion is available for three days only, from December 5th to December 7th, with a limited number of 1,000 tickets dropping each day. The deal is valid for outbound travel between December 8th and Christmas, and inbound travel between December 8th and January 14th, for basic economy and main cabin fare only.

via USA TODAY|

#airfare #amazon-prime #holiday-flights

travel2 years ago•5 min saved

"FAA's Holiday Flight Control: Ensuring Smooth Travel Amidst Strikes and Record Travel"

The Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Control System Command Center in Warrenton, Virginia, is working round-the-clock to manage the tens of thousands of flights expected during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. With storms in Florida, fog in San Francisco, and increased private air traffic in Las Vegas, the center serves as the nerve center for air traffic controllers, coordinating the movement of flights across the nation's skies. Despite worker shortages and passenger frustrations, federal transportation officials assure that they are prepared for the high volume of travelers. The FAA is expanding routes for commercial aircraft, prioritizing commercial flights over private jets, and implementing measures to address staffing shortages and improve safety. However, forecasters predict potential delays due to storms in the eastern United States, urging travelers to check road and flight conditions before departing.

via The Washington Post|

#air-traffic-control #faa #holiday-flights