Travel this Thanksgiving is projected to hit record numbers.
AAA is projecting 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home now through Monday, up 1.6 million travelers from last year and setting a new overall record.
According to AAA, Thanksgiving is the single busiest holiday for travel compared to others such as Memorial Day and Independence Day. After falling to 56.8 million during the pandemic in 2020, travel each year has seen steady growth, with this year’s forecasted numbers up more than 8 million from 2021.
AAA is projecting at least 73 million will travel by car, up 1.3 million from last year. Those numbers could see an increase due to some air travelers possibly making changes following recent flight cancellations. As travelers prepare to hit the road, AAA is reminding them to fill up the gas tank ahead of travel day, check your battery and tire pressure, and if alcohol will be part of your Thanksgiving plans make arrangements ahead of time to get home safely.
AAA is projecting Wednesday afternoon to be the busiest travel time ahead of the holiday, and travelers should expect busy times throughout the day Sunday. Morning travel is the best time to avoid backups, but check your route home ahead of time in order to see impacts from construction, accidents, and weather.
Visit AAA’s website for more tips and information.
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