Miles Arnone Comments on New Article Offering Advice for Holiday Travelers

PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 26, 2012

A new article from ABC News offers tips to those looking to travel to see family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. The article advises planning ahead and allowing extra time to avoid a stressful trip. Miles Arnone, an experienced traveler, supports the article's suggestions.

The piece's author emphasizes the importance of early planning when booking a Thanksgiving trip. He explains, "The airlines are bullish on holiday travel...Remember, airlines don't raise prices unless they think people will pay them, so expect packed planes."

He goes on to explain that the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving holiday are from November 21st through November 26th. He urges people traveling on these days to book their flights in advance and says, "Airfare will not be cheap. That's typical for holiday pricing but fares on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday and Monday after are garnering a 50 to 70 percent premium compared to fares on the same days the following week. The price you pay can vary greatly depending on a route's popularity."

To help ease the pain of pricey holiday flights and packed airports, the piece urges travelers to get creative and think about approaching travel in ways they would not normally consider. For example, the author suggests considering paying an early boarding fee, because a cut-in-line option that helps eliminate the problem of long lines is often worth the extra money.

He also suggests trying the better-positioned seat option, which allows customers to select an aisle or window seat toward the front of the cabin. While normally this luxury may not seem necessary, for holiday travel that's filled with tight connections, a well-placed seat may mean the difference between getting an individual getting to their destination on time or missing a flight and having to arrive the next day.

The article also explains that some departure days are much cheaper than others. For example, travelers can probably find better fares on the Monday before Thanksgiving and on Thanksgiving Day. Booking a return flight for the Saturday after Thanksgiving will also cost less than other days.

The author says that these flights are only about ten to 40 percent more than normal airfare. While is a large amount, it's significantly less than other flights that leave right around the Thanksgiving holiday.

Miles Arnone is an experienced flyer who has traveled both around the country and around the world. He agrees with the author's advice saying, "When you travel, it's always a smart idea to plan your trip ahead of time and leave plenty of time at the airport. However, this is even more essential when you're traveling during a holiday and know that many other people will be traveling, too. Book flights as far in advance as possible, get to the airport early, and anticipate delays. Leave time to park the car, wait in line at security, and get to the gate. This will help reduce stress at the airport."

ABOUT:

Miles Arnone is a professional website developer and sailor who has extensive travel experience. Throughout his life, Miles has backpacked through Europe, driven across the United States, hiked the Appalachian Trail, and sailed across the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to these adventures, Miles Arnone has explored parts of Japan, Egypt and Mexico. He also hopes to make several more international journeys in the years to come.

Website: http://miles-arnone.com/