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'Record numbers' expected for busy travel weekend


Published on 2025-05-23 12:00:47 - WOOD
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  • More than 45 million Americans are expected to travel around the U.S. for Memorial Day, a new record for the holiday weekend, according to data provided by AAA.

The article from Yahoo Lifestyle, published on November 22, 2023, discusses the anticipated record-breaking travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA predicts that 55.4 million travelers will journey at least 50 miles from home, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous year, making it the third busiest Thanksgiving travel period since 2000. The majority of travelers, about 49.1 million, are expected to travel by car, while 4.7 million will fly, and 1.5 million will use other modes of transportation. The article also highlights potential challenges such as higher airfares, increased road congestion, and the impact of weather, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast. Additionally, it provides travel tips, including advice on when to travel to avoid peak times and how to prepare for potential delays.

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