Labor Day is traditionally a busy travel day, although this year things may be a little different. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News which day he expects will be the busiest. He also says travel won’t just be limited to cars and planes. Schieldrop says most folks will be staying relatively close to home. […]
The Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and busy roadways are to be expected. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that pleasant weather and lower gas prices are likely to encourage people to venture out. Schieldrop tells WATD News that the return trip home is also like to be a busy one. […]
The Holiday Season may be winding down, but the Holiday Travel Season continues to be a busy one. In fact AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that Thursday is forecast to be a very busy day. For those travelling by air, Schieldrop says this year will be a little easier with efforts […]
This Holiday season is going be a busy one for travelers. However, AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that many air travelers will probably have an easier time than they did last year. Schieldrop says the three busiest travel days are forecasted to be Saturday, next Thursday the December 28, and Saturday December 30. […]
While there is a great deal of attention given to the busy travel preceding the Thanksgiving Holiday, the trip home can also be a busy one. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News there are some things travelers can do to make the trip a little easier. In a bit of good news […]
While Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel times of the year, the holiday itself is not usually as hectic. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that this day is also a good one to take a cruise. Schieldrop says they have also seen increases in other means of travel such […]
Travelers are out in large numbers for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year, and AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop  tells WATD News this year seems to be following that trend. However, Schieldrop says that things have gotten a little easier. In another bit […]
If you’re planning on flying out this Thanksgiving and you haven’t finalized your travel arrangements, AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News you may want to get on that. Schieldrop says that there are also other factors to consider as you plan your trip. AAA is forecasting this year to be the third […]
The Labor Day weekend may not officially be underway yet, but many folks are already taking to the roadways. Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast tells WATD News the uptick in air travel has been significant. While travel would be traditionally wrapped up by Monday, Schieldrop says it may extend a […]
**Cape Cod Canal has since reopened.** Marine traffic on the Cape Cod Canal was suspended due to right whales. The Coast Guard says that the Army Corps of Engineers closed the canal to all vessel traffic, due to the spotting of three right whales. At this time there is no official word as to when […]