ORLANDO, FL. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – AAA forecasts that more than one-third of Americans will travel this holiday season.
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The record-breaking 112.5 million travelers taking to the nation’s runways, roads and rails for the year-end holidays represents a 4.4 percent increase over last year and the most since AAA has been tracking holiday travel.
For the more than 102 million people who will pack up their cars for a holiday road trip.
“’Tis the season for holiday travel, and more Americans than ever will journey to spend time with friends and family or choose to take a vacation,” said Bryan Shilling of AAA.
Drivers are advised to plan for delays, especially at ‘choke-points,’ such as toll booths, tunnels, and exit ramps near larger cities.
“With a record-breaking one-third of the country choosing to travel this holiday, roadways and airports are sure to be busy.” Shilling said.
Thursday, December 20 is considered the nation’s worst day to travel by car.