An arctic blast swept through the northern Plains and the Midwest over the weekend, causing hazardous travel conditions near the Great Lakes.

This year’s Thanksgiving travel period lasted from Tuesday, November 26, through Monday 2. As expected, millions of passengers passed through the nation's airports, whether visiting family and friends or taking a getaway to a faraway place.

According to AAA and TSA, 2024 Thanksgiving travel broke records as 80 million people traveled for the holiday. NewsNation's travel editor Peter Greenberg shares tips on avoiding holiday travel nightmares like a canceled flight or lost luggage.