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Record Travel Numbers Expected During Memorial Day Weekend, per AAA
AAA says 39.1 million people will drive and nearly 4 million will fly as holiday travel demand stays strong despite higher prices.
- AAA Travel vice president Stacey Barber announced a record 45 million Americans plan to travel from Thursday to Monday. Despite higher gas prices and airfare hikes, travel demand remains strong as many prioritize leisure getaways.
- An estimated 39.1 million Americans are expected to drive this weekend, representing 87% of holiday travelers, while nearly 4 million choose to fly to their destinations.
- Travelers face significant expenses as domestic airline tickets average around $388, up about 30% from last year, while the national average gas price reached $4.55 per gallon as of Friday, May 22.
- To save money on fuel, drivers in Southern California and around Chicago are crossing state lines to find cheaper gas, while INRIX data suggests avoiding traffic between noon and 5 p.m. on Monday, May 25.
- Popular domestic destinations include Orlando, New York City, and Seattle, while international travelers favor Rome, Paris, and London; experts advise traveling early in the morning or late at night to mitigate congestion.
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AAA predicts 45M to travel as gas notches four-year high for Memorial Day | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer travel season as spiking fuel prices make long trips more expensive, but AAA is forecasting a record number of Tennesseans will hit the road for the holiday weekend even as the average price of a gallon of gas hits a four-year high ahead of the holiday.
Record travel numbers expected during Memorial Day weekend, per AAA
A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA — but they could be dealing with packed highways, crowded airports, and higher travel costs.
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