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If you're picking someone up from the airport this Thanksgiving, make sure you stay on top of their flight schedule. For flight delays, departure and arrival times, check out the links on the right side of this page.
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Fast Facts
- Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November in AmericaThanksgiving November: Thanksgiving Facts
- Thanksgiving 2008: November 27Calendar Date: Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving is often quoted as one of the busiest travel days of the yearUSA Today: Air Officials Get Set for Travel Trial
- Weather conditions like snow and fog can affect departure and arrival times
- 3,000 fewer flights will be offered during the Thanksgiving 2008 seasonUSA Today: Holiday travelers see fewer flights (October 19, 2008)
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Plane Tracking Facts
It can take up to 36 seconds to track a plane's position by radar.Popular Mechanics: End of Flight DaysMany planes have been switching from radar to ADS-B tracking, which is faster and more reliable.Popular Mechanics: End of Flight Days
Weather is one of the most common reasons for flight delays.USA Today: 29% of U.S. flights were late in June (August 5, 2008)
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Thanksgiving Destinations
Whether visiting with friends and loved ones for Thanksgiving, or simply looking for a great escape during the holiday season, there are a number of exciting things you might choose. Some popular destinations include New York City, for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and theme parks like Disney. Folks who live in colder climates may flock to beaches to get a taste of warm weather before winter settles in.The Top Ten Thanksgiving Destinations for Thanksgiving 2008 are:
- Aruba
- Brussels
- Kauai
- Los Cabos
- New York
- Arizona
- Massachusetts
- Transatlantic Cruises
- Vai
- ViequesSherman's Travel: Top 10 Thanksgiving Destinations
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