{"id":2112,"date":"2019-11-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2019\/11\/18\/traveling-over-the-holidays-follow-these-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:29:45","slug":"traveling-over-the-holidays-follow-these-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/traveling-over-the-holidays-follow-these-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling Over the Holidays? Follow These Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that it\u2019s November, the holiday season is quickly approaching. This means that the roads, rail, and air will be heavily crowded with travelers. While you can\u2019t predict every snowstorm that might cause a snag in your travel plans, there\u2019s a lot you can do to improve the holiday travel experience. Here are both new and time-tested tips for head-ache free travel from mid-November through January 2nd:<\/p>\n

1. Avoid Traveling On Peak Days <\/strong><\/h2>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re in Atlanta or LA, peak travel days are the worst days to travel! Traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas? You\u2019ll want to avoid traveling on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday afterward. For Christmas, avoid traveling on the Tuesday before and the Saturday and Sunday after. If you\u2019re shopping out flights, play with the days to see which travel days are more affordable.<\/p>\n

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2. Don\u2019t Rush It <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The day you leave, give yourself lots of extra time so you don\u2019t have to rush last minute. Leave your house earlier than you would if it wasn\u2019t the holiday season. If you run into traffic congestion, crowds, or long lines, you can be relaxed. You won\u2019t panic that your plans for later in the day will be ruined.<\/p>\n

3. Plan To Spend More Time At The Airport <\/strong><\/h2>\n

And we\u2019re not talking about in lines! The airports of today are very different than they were 20 years ago. Many modern airports have restaurants, bars, shops, spas and more. Instead of arriving one hour before your flight departs, arrive three hours earlier so it can be a more pleasant experience. Maybe you can read a good book over a cup of Starbucks coffee, savor a glass of wine, or enjoy a nice meal while you calmly wait for your flight.<\/p>\n

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4. Pack Light When Traveling <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pack light by only bringing one carry-on bag, even if it means you have to leave a couple outfits at home. When you make the small sacrifice, it could be a big timesaver if your flight ends up being canceled. It makes it easier to score another seat if your flight is canceled and you don\u2019t have to worry about not having your luggage if the airline has to put up in a hotel.<\/p>\n

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5. Have A Plan B <\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re driving, you never know when you\u2019re going to run into freeway construction, a snowstorm, heavy traffic, or a car accident<\/a>. Since you can\u2019t predict travel hiccups, be like a Boy Scout and make sure you\u2019re prepared for anything. When you\u2019re going on a road trip, make sure you know of alternative routes so you can adjust your plans if you run into heavy traffic. If you\u2019re taking a plane, be aware of connecting cities and alternative flights in case the airline delays or cancels your flight.<\/p>\n

6. Be Prepared <\/strong><\/h2>\n

You may have a full meal before you leave, but hours later, you may be starving and nowhere near a restaurant or grocery store. Prepare for the long trip by bringing snacks, water, books, magazines, a laptop, etc. to help you pass the time in case you\u2019re stuck at an airport or sitting in traffic for long periods of time. This is especially important if you\u2019re going on a road trip with kids!<\/p>\n

7. Avoid Fatigued Driving! <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fatigued driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving.<\/a> According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), \u201cDrowsy driving kills \u2013 it claimed 795 lives in 2017,\u201d so be sure to avoid driving while fatigued. To avoid drowsy driving, follow these tips:<\/p>\n