US Edition8 Things to Know: Holiday Travel Expected to Set New Record, AAA Says
AAA forecasts 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles this holiday, with nearly 110 million expected to drive, marking a record travel surge.
- This year, AAA estimates a record-setting 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles, marking a historic end to 2025.
- AAA says the increase in road travel comes as airfare prices rise and travelers try to avoid weather delays and airport crowds, while the national average gasoline is about $2.85 per gallon.
- AAA projects nearly 110 million drivers this holiday, making driving the dominant mode, as domestic air travel is expected to reach 8.03 million passengers.
- Traffic is already causing delays as severe weather threatens travelers, and MassDOT is pausing most roadwork with crews ready, Jonathan Gulliver said.
- Travel experts advise drivers to avoid worst times on Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 and Melanie Fish urged, `Do everything you can before you get to the airport.
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AAA projects more Hoosiers will travel during holidays than last year
Over 2.6 million Hoosiers will be driving for the holidays.Over 122 million people, including 2.9 million Hoosiers, will be traveling for the holidays this year, AAA projects. The travel period spans from Saturday to Jan. 1. Christina Griffiths, manager of public affairs and communications for AAA Hoosier, said 3.3 percent more Hoosiers are traveling this year compared to last year. The majority of Hoosiers traveling, over 2.6 million, will be …
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