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AAA Forecasts Record 45 Million Travelers for Memorial Day Weekend
AAA projects 45 million Americans will travel over the holiday weekend despite elevated fuel and airfare costs. The organization estimates 39.1 million will drive and 3.66 million will fly.
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AAA projects that 45 million Americans will travel for Memorial Day weekend, marking a record total according to the organization. The group estimates 39. m. m.
66 million people are expected to fly during the period. The Federal Aviation Administration has identified Thursday, May 21, as the busiest day for air travel. Top domestic destinations include Orlando, Florida; Seattle; New York City; Las Vegas; Miami; and San Francisco.
International cities drawing the most travelers are Rome, Vancouver, Paris, and London. Delta Air Lines said it will operate more than 25,600 flights between Thursday and Monday, May 25, with Thursday expected to be its busiest day. American Airlines stated that Friday, May 22, will be its busiest day of the weekend.
50 per gallon as of May 10, according to AAA and GasBuddy data. 17 per gallon, the lowest figure since the summer of 2022.
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