Memorial Day Travel: Updates and Trends to Watch Out For

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has said that the Transportation Department is preparing for a potentially record-breaking summer travel season, with airlines expecting a surge in passenger numbers over the Memorial Day weekend. Buttigieg said that the department is hiring and training air traffic controllers, even as key facilities remain below targets. He also urged airlines to be more realistic with scheduling and to align their schedules with their resources and staffing. The Biden administration recently announced plans to require airlines to provide consumers with boosted compensation, including meals and hotels, if they are left stranded and it's the airline's fault.