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As Thanksgiving approaches, efforts to improve air travel for the busy holiday season are in effect. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discussed Biden administration initiatives aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure in response to the expected increase in travelers – predicted to reach nearly 80 million this year.
In regard to the dining scene, some Long Island restaurants, like Tony’s Tacos, are bucking the trend of rising prices, instead discounting menu items by approximately 20%, leading to increased customer traffic. This strategy aligns with the analysis that lower prices correlated with higher footfall in restaurants.