AAA's advice for hitting the road on Memorial Day weekend
AAA's Jim Garrity stops by the studio with some advice and tips for Pittsburghers who are hitting the road this busy Memorial Day weekend.
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AAA's Jim Garrity stops by the studio with some advice and tips for Pittsburghers who are hitting the road this busy Memorial Day weekend.
More cars are expected to travel 50 miles or more this weekend than just about any time in the last 24 years.
Whether it's heading to the beach, or traveling to out-of-town family, here are some practical tips and travel times to help you get there safely, and on time. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar reports.
People planning a road trip or catching a flight for the 2024 Memorial Day weekend may be joined by almost 44 million other travelers.
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AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
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Thousands are expected to hit the roads and the skies this weekend for Easter.
Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
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More than 2.5 million people are expected to be traveling today throughout the country.
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Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
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