Websites help if your’e driving, flying or taking a ferry
, 2022-11-23 07:00:00,
More U.S. residents are expected to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a number that could put 2022 into the record books as the third-highest travel weekend since AAA began collecting data in 2000.
A little planning can make things easier if you’re one of the 55 million people who AAA said will drive or fly more than 50 miles for a holiday celebration this year.
▪ For those who are flying, make a reservation to park your car in advance, and also go online to reserve a space in the security line, Sea-Tac airport officials said. To avoid the crowds, chose flights that depart and arrive in the early morning or late evening. Parking availability is low, and it takes an average 45 minutes to find a spot. “Parking continues to be a challenge. We encourage people to find alternate ways to the airport or plan ahead for needing more time to find open spots,” airport spokesman Perry Cooper told The Bellingham Herald in an email. The Seattle Times reported that Sea-Tac parking is sold out, but many hotels in the area offer parking for travelers and there are long-term lots in outlying areas.
▪ If you’re driving, it might help to use the Washington State Department of Transportation’s online travel charts to choose the best time to travel. Peak hours of congestion vary by highway, but generally, WSDOT’s data shows that traffic on Interstate 5 is going to be busy between Tacoma and Lacey for both northbound and southbound travelers — except…
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