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Nearly 99 million were expected to travel this holiday season, low gas prices an added benefit
Nearly 99 million were expected to travel this holiday season, low gas prices an added benefit
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 99 million Americans were expected to travel this holiday season -- whether it be by car, plane or train. On Sunday, December 27th, some were making their way back home after visiting relatives for Christmas.
"Everything is fine. Everything is perfect I should say!" Alex Millionshak said.
Short lines at security checkpoints at General Mitchell International Airport made for happy travelers on Sunday.
General Mitchell International Airport
The Parker family was departing for San Antonio after spending the last week in Milwaukee.
"Every other year -- so we have all of the kids from all over the country come back to Milwaukee and come back to where they grew up and it`s just a big family reunion . The Milwaukee airport is just a great setup. I just love the layout in general. It was easy to get in and get out, so it`s like one of my favorite destinations," Stuart Parker said.
Their flight was scheduled to leave on time, like most flights out of Mitchell Airport Sunday morning.
General Mitchell International Airport
AAA officials says some 5.7 million would hit the airport this holiday season, with more than 20,000 boarding flights and arriving through Mitchell Airport.
The Osol family was headed to Punta Cana on Sunday.
"We just decided 'let`s do it!' Go some place warm," Pat Osol said.
The peak holiday travel period runs from December 23rd through January 3rd.
General Mitchell International Airport
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 91% of long distance holiday travel is by car.
Most folks have a little more disposable income this holiday season, thanks to the low gas prices.
General Mitchell International Airport
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