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AAA Projects Record 72 Million Travelers for July Fourth Week
AAA forecasts more than 72 million people will travel during the July Fourth holiday period, exceeding prior years. Air carriers and rental firms report higher bookings while fuel prices remain elevated.
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AAA projects more than 72 million people will travel during the week of the Fourth of July, marking a new record for the holiday period.
Airlines expects 8.1 million customers on more than 80,000 flights between June 25 and July 6, a nearly 10 percent increase from last year. United Airlines anticipates about 6 million passengers from June 26 to July 6, with increased bookings noted for Philadelphia and Boston.
Alaska Airlines has scheduled 6,283 flights from July 3 to July 6, up 2.5 percent from the prior year, with its busiest days on July 3 and July 6. Top domestic destinations listed by AAA include Seattle, Orlando, Anchorage, Miami, and New York City.
AAA estimates 61.4 million people will drive between June 27 and July 5. m. m. Hertz reports highest rental demand on July 2 in Orlando, Denver, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York City. The national average gasoline price stood at $3.83 per gallon on July 2, more than 20 percent above the same date last year.
California, Washington, and Hawaii average above $5 per gallon, while Indiana holds the lowest state average at $3.12. Prices rose after supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict but have eased in recent weeks amid U.S.-Iran negotiations, remaining roughly 85 cents above pre-conflict levels.
