Galveston County, TX

Many plan to travel and see loved ones during this Thanksgiving holiday. Here are some useful facts to help make your travel smoother. Average fuel prices have risen from $2.69 in 2019 to $3.89, up 44%. Average plane ticket prices for domestic destinations has risen 22% from 2019 to 2022 from $288 to $350. Protect your wallet by doing some research on which method would be fiscally better for your trip.

With the number of passengers nearly doubling from 2020 to 2021, you will also want to plan ahead for crowds and lines if you plan to fly. The general guideline for domestic flights is 45 minutes to 2 hours before boarding time. You may need to alter this depending on how busy your airport is during the holidays. Carry-on is recommended for items that are critical. Medications can be carried onto a plane in your bags. Follow the TSA guidelines for packing medication.

When traveling by car, remember that roads will be busiest on Wednesday between 2-5. This is good to know not only for departure, but in the case of any major cities you maybe passing through during those times. If the road trip is long enough, consider getting a tune up. Ensure that you have a roadside emergency kit in your car. Do not rely on GPS alone, have paper maps in the case of dead zones, outages, or device failure. Plan your trip and rest stops. Make sure that you are able to stretch ever 2 hours, and ensure you get 8 hours of rest every night. There are many states that do have drowsy driving laws in their states. Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving.