Thanksgiving Travel Rush Is Back With Some New Habits

Thanksgiving Travel Rush Is Back With Some New Habits
Travelers wait in a long line to check their luggage for a LATAM flight in Miami, on Nov. 21, 2022. Marta Lavandier/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught planes in numbers not seen in years, setting aside inflation concerns to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two holiday seasons marked by COVID-19 restrictions.

Changing habits around work and play, however, might spread out the crowds and reduce the usual amount of holiday travel stress. Experts say many people will start holiday trips early or return home later than normal because they will spend a few days working remotely—or at least tell the boss they’re working remotely.