Travel tips for the end of the year

<p>2021 is almost over. That means people will be taking time off to see friends and family. It also means flight delays and traffic congestion. With the latest COVID-19 variant omicron being detected in at least 25 states what does this mean for end of year travel? Consumer travel reporter, Bailey Shulz sat down and talked about ways you can save where you can with travel as the year ends. She also talks about how omicron is affecting <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/12/09/amtrak-frequency-vaccine-mandate/6453049001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">travel</a> and what <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2021/12/04/south-central-latin-america-restrictions/8842391002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">restrictions</a> are in place. For a list of rights when traveling on airlines, click <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/11/22/canceled-delay-flight-refund-hotel/8669181002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>Episode Transcript <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/01/kyle-rittenhouse-trial-begins-mcrib-back-5-things-podcast/6230747001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available here</a></p><p>Also available at <a href="https://art19.com/shows/5-things" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">art19.com/shows/5-Things</a></p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>