If you're planning to travel anywhere this Thanksgiving weekend,be prepared for delays whether you're on the road or in the air. Amajor storm is threatening the East Coast from Georgia through muchof New England. More than 120 flights were cancelled on Tuesday andmore than 3,200 flights were delayed. For the 5 million expected tofly this weekend, that isn't going to make the trip any easier.Airports expected to be impacted by the weather include:Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston,Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago.

On the road, the news isn't much better as AAA says 41.3 millionpeople are expected to drive some distance for their Thanksgivingdinner. The American Safety Council offers some tips to keep travelers safeover the holidays.

1. Watch the weather reports and planaccordingly. If you're traveling by air, download theairline's mobile app so you can monitor the airline for any delaysand sign up for text messages so you'll be notified of any changesfor your flight. It's better to wait at home than to spend hours onthe airport floor. Drivers may have a little more flexibility toleave ahead of the storm or rush hour traffic.

2. Choose alternate travel days. If you'reflying, it's too late to change your flight without incurring majorchange fees, but drivers can leave early or travel home later toavoid some of the rush. Use a GPS device with real-time trafficreports to alert you to any accidents or delays.

3. Plan ahead. Drivers should check theirvehicles to make sure the windshield wipers work well, tires areproperly inflated, the oil and other fluids are at their properlevels and that all of the lights work. With the large volume oftraffic, plan to leave earlier so delays don't put you too farbehind schedule. Don't forget flares and blankets in case of abreakdown. Charge phones ahead of time or make sure to take the carcharger. The driver should be well-rested and alert before leaving.The worst time to be on the road is between 2 and 5 p.m. the daybefore Thanksgiving.

4. Pack wisely. Don't overpack the car,distribute the weight evenly and make sure windows and mirrorsaren't blocked by suitcases or other luggage. Items should besecurely stowed so they don't slide in case of a sudden stop.Children and pets should be secure in their respective seats andhave plenty of water, food and toys for the trip.

5. Avoid distractions. Distracted driving isnever a good idea, but passengers and the excitement of holidaytravel can make it even more difficult to concentrate. Crowdedhighways demand your attention, so skip the phone calls and textmessages until you can safely pull over to the side of the road orbetter yet – let someone else in the car answer the phone.

However you're traveling this holiday, it's going to take ahealthy dose of patience, so take a deep breath, accept that somethings are beyond your control, and think about how good dinnerwill taste when you safely arrive at your destination.