Expert advice on airport crowds and travel insurance for holiday flyers
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Millions of Americans are traveling to their holiday destinations despite the latest COVID surge. AAA estimates more than 109 million people will travel 50 miles or more between now and January 2. More than 6 million are expected to fly — a 184% increase from last year, the organization said.
With so many travelers returning to the skies as the coronavirus pandemic persists, CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg told "CBS Mornings" that airports will be busy and understaffed.
"First of all, you've got to pack your patience. Understand the staffing levels are still a problem at airports, airlines, hotels, restaurants, anywhere you need to go. They're not going to fix those staffing problems until March or April of next year at the earliest. So you know, get ready for delays, either way you look at it. And of course the intangible — weather," said Greenberg.
