2025 Thanksgiving Travel: Record Numbers Expected, AAA Reports

Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel Expected

• 🎯 81.8 million Americans are anticipated to travel for Thanksgiving, marking the highest number ever recorded.
• 🚗 The majority of travelers, approximately 73 million people, are expected to drive, accounting for nearly 90% of all Thanksgiving travelers.
• 📈 This figure represents over a million more people traveling by car compared to the previous year.

Air Travel Expectations

• ✈️ While TSA screening at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport was surprisingly quick on the eve of Thanksgiving, nationwide lines and potential delays are still a concern.
• ⚠️ TSA anticipates screening nearly 18 million people throughout the week.
• 🗓️ Sunday is projected to be the busiest travel day for air travel, followed by Monday.

Avoiding Travel Headaches

• 🚗 For those driving, Sunday is also expected to be the busiest day on the highways.
• ⏰ To mitigate traffic congestion, travelers are advised to consider leaving earlier in the morning or later in the evening for a smoother drive.
• 🚢 Some travelers have opted for alternative modes of transportation like trains, buses, or even cruises, possibly due to past flight cancellations.