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Winter Travel Raises More Fears of Viral Spread
Tens of millions of people are expected to travel to family gatherings or winter vacations over Christmas
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Some Chicagoans Hit The Road For Thanksgiving Despite CDC Plea
On the eve of Thanksgiving, roads in the Chicago area were filled with more vehicles than normal, given we’re in the middle of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. AAA reports 95% of Thanksgiving travelers were driving to their destinations this year. Airport foot traffic was expected to be down by nearly 50%. Still, O’Hare had a steady flow…
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Thanksgiving Travel Expected To Be Down 10% Amid Pandemic
In 2019, approximately 55 million people left town over the Thanksgiving holiday. This year that number is expected to be down more than 10%, according to AAA.
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Summer Travel: Tips for Getting Away Safely — And Getting a Refund if Plans Change
Coronavirus is changing the way we vacation this year. Nisreene Atassi, the global head of communications for Expedia, and Jeanette Casselano, the director of external communications for AAA, offer tips for how to get away from home safely — and how to get a refund if you have to cancel your trip.
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Memorial Day Travel to See New Lows With Pandemic
Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off the busy summer travel season, but this year is expected to be a record low for the industry.
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How to Drive Safely in Ice and Snow
When bad weather hits, it’s always best to stay off the roads. If you don’t have a choice, AAA has important information to keep you safe.
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Busy Holiday Travel Season Kicks Off Friday
The holiday travel season kicks into full gear Friday, with crowded airports and roadways expected. The American Automobile Association, known as AAA, began tracking the holiday season 20 years ago – and the group is predicting more Americans than ever on record will travel this holiday season. AAA estimates 115.6 million Americans will travel between Saturday and Jan. 1, marking…
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Millions of Americans Are Driving High, New AAA Report Says
Startling new numbers in a report from the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety say millions of Americans are getting behind the wheel after using marijuana.
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Millions of Americans Are Driving High, New AAA Report Says
Startling new numbers in a report from the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety say millions of Americans are getting behind the wheel after using marijuana.
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Group Expresses Concern About Road Safety After Marijuana Legalization
A new study by the AAA Foundation found that nationwide nearly 15 million Americans admit to driving within an hour of smoking marijuana, and the group is concerned that motorists don’t take getting behind the wheel after using the drug as seriously as they do other forms of impaired driving.
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AAA Warns Against Marijuana Use While Driving
As Illinois prepares for the legalization of marijuana, a new study says some pot users don’t think there is a problem with smoking and driving. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski is here with the story.
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Electronic Driving Systems Don't Always Work, Tests Show
Testing by AAA shows that electronic driver assist systems on the road today may not keep vehicles in their lanes or spot stationary objects in time to avoid a crash. The tests brought a warning from the auto club that drivers shouldn’t think that the systems make their vehicles self-driving, and that they should always be ready to take control....
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TSA Testing New 3-D Scanners for Carry-On Bags
As traveler traffic at airports soars for the holidays, the Transportation Security Administration is looking into new high-tech scanners that will be able to digitally unpack carry-on bags, giving a detailed 3-D image of what’s inside. To the everyday traveler, the device looks like the typical 2-D scanner now common at airports world-wide. But the new machines are a smaller...
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AAA Chicago Warns of Dangerous Flying Debris on Highway
Chicago area traffic can sometimes move at a snail’s pace, but a leading road safety organization is urging drivers to be on the lookout for flying objects on the highway.
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Travel Experts Warn Drivers to Beware of Flying Debris
Travel experts are warning drivers to beware of flying debris as they travel this holiday season. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey has more on what you can do to be prepared.
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AAA Study Reveals True Cost of Owning a Car in 2017
The costs of owning and operating a brand-new car in the United States can cost on average $8,469 annually, or $706 a month, according to a new study from the American Automobile Association. AAA’s Your Driving Costs study, which analyzes ownership costs for sedans, SUVs and minivans, added four new vehicle types in the 2017 report — small SUVs, pickup...
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Man ‘Irate' Over Response Time Fatally Shot AAA Worker in Kendall: Police
A man angry over the response time for service on his car shot and killed a AAA technician in a Kendall neighborhood Tuesday, police said.
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AAA Survey Finds Texas, U.S. Gas Prices Decline
Retail gasoline prices in Texas and across the country have declined this week.
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Tips for Driving Safely in the Snow
With a snowstorm bringing more than a foot of snow to parts of the East Coast Thursday, here’s a reminder that the best thing to do is stay home. Winter storms contribute to more than 2,000 road deaths every winter and nearly a half-million crashes, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
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People Still Afraid to Ride in Self-Driving Cars
According to a new study released by AAA, most people still feel afraid to ride in a self-driving vehicle.