Holiday travel tips from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun and airports are already packed with holiday travelers as one of the busiest weeks of the year begins.…
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MDOT suspends work, urges safe driving for holiday travel
JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel! This year, AAA estimates that a record 119.3 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, expecting to break the previous record set in…
MDOT suspends work, offers tips for holiday travel
JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel. With more vehicles on the highways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants to help keep your holidays merry and bright by limiting travel delays caused by highway construction and offer a…
Lower gas prices increasing holiday travel
A welcome surprise awaits travelers as gas prices have hit their lowest point of the year. The drop in gas prices could result in an increase in travel, providing extra…
Multiple traffic accidents across the Coast
A reminder to be careful when traveling this weekend as there have been a couple wrecks on I-10 ahead of holiday travel. One was at Exit 20 and the other…
Travelers at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport impacted by canceled flights
Many people are still trying to get home after spending Christmas away with their friends and family. Travelers at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport were among the thousands of…
Southwest cancels more flights, draws federal investigation
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines scrubbed thousands of flights again in the aftermath of the massive winter storm that wrecked Christmas travel plans across the U.S., and the federal government said it would investigate…
Airport travel during the holiday season
Everyone is eager to get to their loved ones right now, but flight delays and cancelations are wreaking havoc on travel plans. According to AAA, it is estimated around 112.7…
Pre-pandemic sized crowds descend on US airports for holiday
The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. Travelers seemed to be experiencing fewer delays and canceled flights Friday than they did earlier this week. The…
MHP wraps up holiday weekend travel enforcement period
Its clear more people were out on the state highways this New Year’s weekend. Mississippi Highway Patrol is reporting more than double the citations this holiday enforcement period…
Travel tips for busy holiday week
With an increase of passengers during the busy holiday season, the Transportation Security Administration and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport share some tips on air travel safety and protocols. Wear a face…
Holiday travel will reach pre-pandemic numbers
Pack your patience as holiday travel is expected to rebound this year. According to AAA, about 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. With…
MDOT Fourth of July travel
Ahead of the holiday weekend, MDOT is once again urging drivers to stay off the roads when intoxicated. In an ‘Independence from Drunk Driving’ campaign, MDOT is reminding folks the Fourth…
Holiday travel numbers on the Coast
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has wrapped up its holiday travel enforcement period. We have the latest numbers of citations and arrests on the Coast. MHP conducted safety checkpoints to combat speeding and reckless and distracted driving. Statewide…
Holiday travel at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
The CDC is urging individuals not to travel this holiday season to reduce the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19. According to AAA, there’s expected to be 60 percent less flights booked this year. They’re also anticipating…
MHP: 6 deaths, more than 5,900 citations during Thanksgiving holiday travel enforcement period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has wrapped up its holiday travel enforcement period. MHP conducted safety checkpoints to combat speeding and reckless and distracted driving as well as enforcing child restraint and seat-belt laws. In South Mississippi, MHP…
MHP increasing law enforcement for the holidays
Mississippi Highway Patrol is beginning its 2020 holiday travel enforcement period today. MHP is looking to crack down on reckless driving while combating speeding and distracted driving issues. Starting earlier this morning and ending Sunday at midnight,…
Holiday travel amidst the pandemic
With Thanksgiving just days away and the rest of the holiday season just around the corner, holiday travel at the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is ramping up. However, the hustle and bustle at airport’s this year will…
‘Drive Right Mississippi’ campaign
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is gearing up for the Fourth of July holiday by beefing up patrols on the road. It’s all a part of a statewide campaign called ‘Drive Right Mississippi.’ Things kicked off July 1st and runs through…
Travelers make their way home for the holidays
The holidays are a busy time at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the airport with more.
Holiday traffic update
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says no fatalities were reported in traffic accidents on roads they monitored during the long Christmas weekend. The holiday enforcement period on state and federal highways began Friday evening and ended late Monday. The patrol says…
MDOT suspends construction for holidays
Mississippians planning to hit the road this Thanksgiving will notice less of a travel delay along the interstate. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us in Jackson County with tips and important information for your holiday commute.
Low Gas Prices and More Cars on the Road
Gas prices are down and the number of cars on the road is up for the Thanksgiving holiday. While last year’s Thanksgiving gas prices averaged over $2.50 a gallon, this year the national average is $2.14. According to the American…
Holiday Travel Expected to be Highest Since 2007
Air travel for Thanksgiving this year is expected to be at its highest level since 2007, and the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is no exception.
