Airlines Hope for Rush as Holidays Near
Inflation keeps Americans home as travel demand wavers. United reports cautious optimism with Dec 20 22 weekend bookings heavy and Dec 26 29 strong though overall holiday business trails last year. Amtrak reports sold-out northeast to Florida trains and added non reserved seats. Florida flights see gains while Great Lakes to Florida traffic improves 7 to 18 percent. National Airlines adds 265 extra Florida sections.