Despite the health warnings, several people have already boarded their flights out of town this holiday season.
LaGuardia Airport was much quieter on Thursday morning than is typical for this time of year.
But that does not mean that everyone is watching the guidelines of the Department of Health.
Some travelers said they understand the concerns but have made sure to get tested before traveling.
Triple A Prospects Decreased Travel; Around 84 million people are expected to travel between now and January 3.
That is almost 30% less than last year. 81% of travelers would be doing it by car.
Data compiled by the Transportation Security Administration shows that their vacation traveler registrations have increased dramatically.
Throughout the pandemic, nearly 600,000 travelers have been counted per day.
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