For family or relaxation, people from other parts of U.S. arrive in Arizona for Thanksgiving

For many people, Thanksgiving means travelling, and while some people may be flying out of Phoenix to other parts of the country, some are headed to Phoenix to either be with family, or to escape the cold.

Resorts filled with tourists ahead of Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving also coincides with peak season at Arizona resorts, as guests take advantage of the warmer weather in the Grand Canyon State. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.

Sky Harbor Airport sees holiday travel rush
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TSA officials say they expect to screen millions of passengers across the U.S. during the holiday travel season, and some of those travelers will be headed into or out of Phoenix. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on people who are flying into Phoenix to reunite with family members.

2023 holiday spending expected to smash records
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With Thanksgiving also comes the start of one of the biggest shopping season of the year, and some retail stores rely on this season for nearly half of their sales. For 2023, some are projecting a holiday shopping season that will create some new records. Reporter Mills Hayes has more, from one of the biggest malls in the world.

Thanksgiving travel 2023: Best, worst times to drive

AAA predicts about 55.4 million people will be traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday which is AAA’s third-highest forecast ever.

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Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are travel tips from an airline pilot

Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.

Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the sales event's history and evolution

While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.

Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday

A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.

Heavy Thanksgiving traffic in Los Angeles
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It appears many in Los Angeles are looking to get an early start to their holiday travel. Video from SkyFOX on Tuesday night showed freeways completely jammed. According to AAA, peak travel congestion in LA could happen Wednesday afternoon where drivers could see an 88% increase in their estimated travel time.

Thanksgiving travel rush at Sky Harbor Airport
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It's the day before Thanksgiving and that means a lot of people will be on the go, and one of the busiest spots in the Valley will be Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Thanksgiving strike? Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport workers walk off job

While a strike wouldn't impact flight operations at the airport, it would mean passengers may have to plan for more time if they want to get food or drinks while waiting for their flights.

TSA PreCheck offering some relief from the stress of flying

Flying can be stressful, especially when one has to deal with airport and security. However, one program that is being offered by the Transportation Security Administration relief from at least some of the stress.

The most controversial parts of your Thanksgiving meal

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.

APS officials offer holiday decoration safety tips
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Officials with APS say they want people to keep a few things in mind, as they get ready to decorate their house for the holiday season. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.

2023 Black Friday deals starting earlier than ever
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As people prepare for Thanksgiving, there are talks on whether Black Friday is still a thing, or if the retail industry has hyped it into oblivion. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on the shopping day's evolution, as well as how people feel about it.

What's the most searched for Thanksgiving recipe?
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Thanksgiving is literally just around the corner (as of the time this video was published), and a lot of people want recipes for potato dishes. However, what people are searching for differ, depending on the state they live in.

Flagstaff's North Pole Experience now open
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If you're looking to get into the Christmas spirit, a 'trip' to the North Pole might be in order, as the North Pole Experience in Northern Arizona is now open. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.