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Terror Warning Doesn't Deter Travelers22 May 2003LAS VEGAS – As reported by the Associated Press: "…Airports across the country upped security efforts -- police patrols and random vehicle checks -- soon after the federal government on Tuesday raised the security alert level to orange, or the second highest. But those in charge of many Memorial Day events say the celebrations will go on. And travel agents say vacationers, far from canceling plans, are still booking trips. …The AAA said last week it expects 29.4 million people on the nation's roads this weekend, fewer than the estimated 35.2 million people who decided to drive last year. The AAA also said this week that Las Vegas is the top destination for Southern California travelers planning a vacation for the holiday weekend. Some 300,000 Nevadans and 4.8 million Californians are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this weekend, AAA said. Association spokeswoman Colleen Healey said the orange alert level isn't likely to change the number of motorists this year, given that many made their plans during the last elevated security level in March during the war in Iraq. …Florida security chief Steve Lauer said most Sunshine State vacationers wouldn't notice the increased security. `It's going to be most apparent in seaports and airports and our major venues,' he said…" |