AAA: More than 109 Million Americans to Travel for the Holidays

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According to the American Automobile Association (AAA) Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 109 million people ā€” an almost 34% increase from 2020 ā€” will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of town between December 23 and January 2.

That dramatic bounce-back ā€” 27.7 million more people traveling ā€” will bring this yearā€™s numbers to 92% of 2019 levels. Airlines will see a 184% increase from last year.

ā€œAmericans who canceled their vacations in 2020 want to gather with family and friends for the holidays this year, although they will still be mindful of the pandemic and the new omicron variant,ā€ said Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel. ā€œWith vaccines widely available, conditions are much different and many people feel a greater level of comfort with travel.ā€

Road trips remain the top mode of travel during the holidays, with over 100 million planning to head to their destinations in cars despite gas costing $1.25 per gallon more than a year ago. More than 6 million people are expected to travel by air, while 3 million people are booking buses, trains and cruises.


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