by Dar Danielson | Jun 30, 2023 | News
The summer travel season is starting to pick up with the Independence Day holiday. TSA spokesperson Jessica Mayle works at the state’s busiest airport, and says they one key to successful air travel is to give yourself plenty of time. “Think about every...
by Matt Kelley | Jun 27, 2023 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
Over the upcoming holiday weekend, tens of thousands of Iowans will be declaring their independence from their houses and heading off on road trips. Brian Ortner, spokesman for AAA Iowa, says travel records are being forecast for the four-day weekend, both for the...
by Matt Kelley | May 30, 2023 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
The warm weather is here, the kids are out of school, and Iowans are making plans for extended family vacations. Before backing the packed SUV out of the garage though, AAA’s Nick Chabarria suggests you have a professional look over a few key things. “B-E-T....
by Matt Kelley | Jun 24, 2021 | News
With the 4th of July weekend just ahead, many Iowans will be declaring their independence from the pandemic by taking vacations for the first time in many months. Meredith Mitts, spokeswoman for AAA Iowa, says people are packing up for road trips and jaunts via...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jun 21, 2021 | News
The number of travelers at Iowa airports is rebounding from the impact of the pandemic, but is not yet back to normal. Just more than 92,000 people boarded flights at the Des Moines International Airport last month, about 70% of the number of passengers compared to...