Memorial Day Weekend Travel Begins as Tens of Millions Expected to Fly and Drive
More than 39 million are expected to travel by car as holiday demand stays strong despite higher fuel prices, officials said.
- A record 44.95 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over the Memorial Day weekend, according to the American Automobile Association, including 39.1 million by car and 3.66 million by air.
- "Travel demand remains strong, and despite higher fuel prices, many people are prioritizing leisure travel during holiday breaks," AAA Travel President Stacey Barber said; early flight bookings kept costs lower than last year.
- Transportation data provider INRIX predicts the heaviest congestion on Thursday and Friday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., while the Pennsylvania Turnpike projects nearly 2.18 million motorists will use the road over the holiday.
- Officials and New York State Police are warning drivers about increased roadway dangers during the "100 deadliest days" of summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day; AAA urges motorists to check vehicle conditions before departing.
- Following early-week heat, AccuWeather meteorologists expect a damp holiday weekend with cooler temperatures trending downward; rain will likely impact outdoor plans in some regions.
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MILWAUKEE — Memorial Day travel is expected to be busy across Wisconsin and the rest of the country, even as higher costs appear to be slowing growth compared to last year. AAA projects about 834,000 Wisconsinites will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Nationally, nearly 45 million Americans are expected to travel – the highest Memorial Day travel volume on record. Most Wisconsin travelers will be driving.…
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