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Mass. Drivers Brace for Heavy Thanksgiving Traffic as Millions Hit the Road
AAA forecasts a 2% rise in Thanksgiving travel with over 73 million travelers nationwide, mostly driving, while air travel also increases, raising risks of delays and roadside issues.
- This year, the American Automobile Association projects at least 73 million travelers will be on roads nationwide this Thanksgiving, a 2% increase from last year, with nearly 82 million Americans traveling overall.
- AAA data indicate about 90% of travelers will choose road trips, with an 8% increase in people driving, taking trains and boats this year.
- Airlines and federal screeners report officials expect 31 million Americans to fly this week, TSA anticipates about 167,000 travelers at Albuquerque Sunport through Dec. 1, and O'Hare International Airport's peak is Nov. 30 with nearly 290,000 passengers.
- Travel disruptions are already evident as FlightAware reported over 500 delays early Monday, Dallas-Fort-Worth International Airport logged hundreds more, and Sunport officials advise arriving at least two hours early.
- System-Wide projections show the Federal Aviation Administration expects over 360,000 flights, O'Hare International Airport may see more than 1.63 million travelers, and the Illinois Tollway and Amtrak brace for record use amid National Weather Service storm warnings.
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Thanksgiving travel surges; AAA and Baton Rouge Airport brace for record crowds
Thanksgiving travel is ramping up across Louisiana, and both AAA and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) say this year is shaping up to be one of the busiest in recent history. As families hit the roads and take to the skies, officials are urging travelers to prepare for heavy congestion and potential delays.
More in NC driving for Thanksgiving than last year, setting a record
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Millions of North Carolinians are hitting the highways this holiday week, setting a record for Thanksgiving travel in the Tarheel state, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). More than 2.1 million North Carolina residents are projected to drive at least 50 miles from home. That marks a 2 percent increase [...]
·Raleigh, United States
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