AAA expects record 38.7 million Americans to travel Thanksgiving. Any travel during the holidays (or at all for that matter) whether by car or plane can be a stressful experience.
For those travelling by air..
Flightstats.com has written up a short tech simple way to get through the airport and on the plane with all your brain cells intact.
-via Gadgetell
For those travelling by car..
Autotrader.com's 'The Car Connection' has prepared a 'Be Prepared' list for you road warriors:
1.Prepare your vehicle. Make sure it is maintained and in good shape. Check your tire pressure, oil, and coolant.
2.Be prepared for winter driving. In some areas of the country, Thanksgiving weekend is not only one of the busiest weekends of the year but also sometimes the first winter-driving weekend. Carry a snow scraper and brush, a flashlight, blankets, booster cables, and a shovel, and make sure you have flares or emergency triangles.
3.Check on road conditions and weather in advance. First check TCC for our own real-time traffic reports. You may also want to try the Federal Highway Administration's site, at www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm, for traffic information and links to other traffic sites. Check the weather forecast before you go, and try www.drivecast.com for the weather along major interstate highways.
4.Bring a cell phone for emergencies, but don't ever use hand-held cell phones while driving, and even if you have a hands-free cell phone, use it only when absolutely necessary. Leave the calling to passengers, or better yet, when you've pulled over somewhere off the highway.
5.Take regular breaks. Stop at least once every two hours-more frequently if it's snowing, as falling snow can have a hypnotic effect.
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