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6 tips for traveling to and around Phoenix, according to a local
Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix, Arizona, is well-connected to the continental US via highways, and most locals rely on cars to get around.Getty Images

I’ve lived in Phoenix, Arizona, for over a decade now, and throughout the past years have traveled into and out of town countless times by car, train, and plane. 

As it’s a sprawling metropolis, visitors and locals alike primarily rely on cars to get around. The city’s layout is a grid system, which helps make it relatively easy to navigate, in my opinion.

Here are my local tips for getting to and around Phoenix, from the closest airport to the most convenient ways to explore the town and wider metro area.

Getting into town by plane, train, and car

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport services regional and international carriers.Markus Mainka/Shutterstock

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the primary airport in the city and  the most popular way for visitors to get into and out of town when traveling from a distance.

It’s a hub for American Airlines and a base for Southwest Airlines, and many other major airlines fly in and out of the airport, including regional airlines like United, Alaska, and Frontier, as well as international airlines like British, Condor, and Volaris.

PHX has two operating terminals with shopping, convenience stores, and several outposts of local restaurants including SanTan Brewing, Chelsea’s Kitchen, and Matt’s Big Breakfast. And although it’s ranked the 11th busiest airport in the world and the 9th busiest for US traffic, PHX in my experience is easy to navigate because the terminals are compact and walkable.

Driving

Phoenix is well-connected to the rest of the country via phoenix-autoroutes.pdf” data-ylk=”slk:highways” class=”link “highways, and driving into town can be convenient for visitors from neighboring states.

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Canadian aviation expert breaks down cause of recent lost luggage, offers travel tips

At Vancouver International Airport, roughly 1,500 lost or unclaimed checked bags remained behind a partition Tuesday. That is down from around 4,000 just a week ago.

“Certainly, weather in other areas of the country and other operations at those airports meant that luggage wasn’t being loaded onto planes with the passenger,” said Alyssa Smith with the Vancouver Airport Authority on Tuesday.

Not to mention there was a blast of winter here on the West Coast in late December.

“Tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of Canadians’ travel trips were disrupted,” said Dr. John Gradek, faculty lecturer at McGill University Aviation.

Gradek says this story began in September.

“That’s typically when airlines figure out, ‘How much demand should we have in the Christmas period?'” said Gradek.

It’s a time when decisions are made on how many flights will be put out, how many seats will be sold and how much to charge for those flights.

This year, Gradek says airlines likely knew demand was going to be strong.

“A very opportunistic time for the Canadian carriers to basically have a lot of seats available and high prices,” said the aviation expert.

As a winter storm swept across the country there was no backup plan. All the flights that were still able to get out were already full and spoken for.

“It was not a very acceptable operation and so bags were mislaid, passengers were waiting to get protection on other flights, and some people had their trips totally cancelled,” said Gradek.

At the Victoria International Airport, there were delays and flight cancellations, but not a lot of stories of lost luggage. In fact, YYJ acted as a temporary space to hold luggage for airlines until their rightful destination could be found.

People at the Victoria International Airport retrieve

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Incoming weather could impact holiday travel, officials offer tips to stay safe

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A weather system that starts with rain and will later switch to snow is expected to hit northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio on Thursday. The WANE 15 weather team has declared Friday a 15 Fury Alert Day.

The timing isn’t great as many will be hitting the roads or taking to the sky to be with family for Christmas.

WANE 15 checked in with officials regarding both forms of transportation ahead of the storm to help people plan ahead.

DRIVING:

Both Indiana State Police and INDOT are monitoring forecasts and preparing to have more personnel on the roads and highways this weekend.

If you can avoid driving, you’re encouraged to do so. For those who are going to travel, you’re reminded to give yourself plenty of extra time to get to your destination safely.

Sergeant Brian Walker advises everyone to first check their cars to make sure they are ready to drive. That includes checking fluids, tire pressure and lights.

He also said it’s important to be prepared for a potential breakdown. Have an emergency kit in your car that includes blankets and/or sleeping bags, bring water and food, have a charged cell phone on hand, and be sure to let your family know your route of travel.

“That should cover your bases, but you need to use a little common sense in your driving and make sure that you get there safely,” Sgt. Walker said.

Sgt. Walker also added that the most important thing is to keep the sides of the roads clear in order for plows to do their jobs. That means you should keep moving and just call 911 if you witness an accident.

He said that anyone who is stuck

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It doesn’t have to be a nightmare if you follow these tips
Visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website at tsa.gov for tips about what you can and cannot bring through the <a href=security checkpoint this holiday season.” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/KR_LXaP.4ZJXKiJSvC4jgw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTM5Ng–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the-news-press/0e3e510b384f91430a881be2356cfffa”/

Visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website at tsa.gov for tips about what you can and cannot bring through the security checkpoint this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like … Lines at ticketing in the terminal? No parking spots? Lost luggage? Gate changes? Weather delays?

Such is the life of the traveler during the holidays.

But it doesn’t have to be a slog. In fact, thanks to the experts at the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA), here is a Q&A about some basic traveling information for flying and how you can make your journey as smooth as Santa’s sleigh ride on Christmas:

Q. How early should I arrive for my flight?

A. Arrive early. A busy Christmas and New Year’s holiday is expected at RSW and it is advised travelers to plan ahead. You should be in line at your security checkpoint at least two hours prior to flight departure.

What do I need to know about parking at RSW?

A. The LCPA is expecting heavy passenger traffic, which means the airport is anticipating higher parking volumes. Parking lots at RSW may fill up quickly between Dec. 16, 2022 and Jan. 4, 2023. LCPA cannot guarantee you will find a parking spot. Please consider these alternative ways to get to RSW:

LCPA will post parking updates on the airport’s website (flylcpa.com), Facebook, Instagram and Twitter throughout the holiday to keep travelers informed on airport parking availability.

Q. I am worried about traffic. What tips do you have for getting to the airport?

A. Yes. Local roads are extremely busy during the holidays, so allow extra time to get to the airport. To avoid congestion, use the I-75 Direct Connect to get to and from RSW.

Q. I am heading

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5 Tips For Stress-Free Holiday Travel

While it won’t come as a surprise to many that have already traveled in 2022, this holiday season will be the busiest ever since the pandemic began. Therefore, many of the pre-pandemic holiday travel tips apply again, as planning ahead can prevent stress. Here are five tips to help make your travel as stress-free as possible.

1. Avoid The Busiest Christmas Travel Days

If your schedule is flexible and you haven’t booked a flight yet, you can try to avoid the season’s busiest days for flights which are December 22, 23, and 26. Flying out of alternate airports also helps you avoid crowds. Additionally, traveling on the actual holiday can help you experience lighter crowds, as most travelers are already home for the holidays.

Christmas Eve will likely be the busiest day to drive. However, Friday, December 23, can be busy too for people getting a head start on the holiday week by leaving work early. In addition to avoiding peak travel dates, you may also use these suggestions for the best time to book travel to save money and get the best travel itinerary.

2. Pre-Book Expedited Travel Options

Waiting to handle the initial travel check-ins when you’re at the airport can result in surprisingly long lines and unnecessary delays. Consider pre-booking your airport parking space and looking for other ways for advance check-ins to save time. For example, you can skip the counter at rental

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Thanksgiving travel tips from Tampa International Airport

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Fifty-five million Americans are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to NBC News.

Tampa mom Janet Howard has no plans to leave the city, but won’t be able to avoid Tampa International Airport.

“My son is actually traveling. He’s going to Houston, so, I just dropped him off at the gate,” Howard said.

Howard is prepared for traffic and long lines around the airport over the holidays.

“We’re actually a little less congested than we were last year but it’s still going to be very busy,” airport spokeswoman Emily Nipps said.

Nipps said 800,000 passengers flew through TPA over the 12-day period in 2021. In 2022, they expect to see around 725,000 passengers.

Although its less congested, passengers should still plan ahead for parking, Nipps said.

“Book online, it’s always cheaper if you book online and that will help us manage our parking spaces better and it’ll help ensure you’re going to have a parking space when you come to the airport,” she added. “If you are traveling without check luggage and you just have carry-on, you already have your boarding pass use the Blue Express. You don’t have to mingle with the other levels of the airport you can just go straight to the transfer level.”

Airport leaders suggested arriving two hours ahead of domestic flights and three hours ahead of international flights.

“They do very good having everything done. I don’t have to worry about the wait, so, I think TPA is probably one of the best,” Howard said.

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European Air-Travel Woes Affecting Incentives

The recent stories about missed flights and lost luggage among passengers at European airports are piling up, the result of not enough staff available to fill roles in the airport (check-in personnel, baggage handlers, security screeners) and on the planes (pilots, flight attendants). And it does not appear as if it’s going to get better anytime soon.

One indicator: London’s Heathrow Airport is urging airlines to stop selling tickets for travel there between now and September 11 in an attempt to cap the number of departing passengers per day at 100,000. The demand is simply too high for the resources available at the airport right now, say airport officials. The average daily number of passengers departing Heathrow in 2018 was 110,000, so capacity is set to go down nine percent from there.

Furthermore, Lufthansa has already canceled thousands of departures from Frankfurt and Munich for the summer season; its executives say the airline might make further adjustments to its schedule “for traffic peaks in August.”

Even for incentive-travel programs that use chartered flights, the lack of staff at European airports is causing big problems. For example, charter-flight operator Le Bas International recently had to fly five jets carrying more than 1,000 U.S. incentive-program participants to Kerry, Ireland, because of reduced gate slots at Dublin’s airport. Kerry is 160 miles southwest of Dublin, the site of the incentive program, but Dublin airport was “so badly staffed” that it couldn’t accept the flights, Peter Le Bas, chairman of Le Bas International, passengers-redirected-to-kerry-after-dublin-airport-turns-planes-away-9b89c2pfx”told the London Times. In fact, the charter company had tried for the previous six weeks to land its Boeing 737 jets at Dublin airport but was able to get only one plane on the ground there in that time, he added.

Right now, “Dublin’s

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