Auto group AAA is projecting that the upcoming Memorial Day weekend will be one of the busiest ever in the country as Americans eagerly seek to kick off the summer by getting out of town.
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, the unofficial start of the summer travel season is ready for takeoff.
More than 42 million people are expected to hit the roads or take to the sky for the holiday weekend, marking a significant 7% increase from last year, according to AAA.will surpass numbers seen in 2019, with nearly 3.4 million passengers expected to pack airports, making it the second busiest holiday weekend on record. Andrew Gross, a spokesperson for AAA, said"people just want to travel."than last year but have increased by 6% compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Those who are traveling are traveling for longer. The three-day Memorial Day weekend is increasingly turning into a six-day summer starter, with travelers opting to extend their trips beyond the traditional holiday period.
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