Holiday Travel Rush: Tips for Driving and Flying

Holiday Travel Forecast

• 🚗 AAA anticipates a record-breaking 122 million people traveling between December 20th and New Year's Day.
• 🗓️ The extended holiday period, with people traveling at different times, contributes to the high volume.

Driving Recommendations

• 🛣️ Approximately 110 million people are expected to drive to their destinations.
• 🚦 To avoid traffic, AAA suggests traveling very early or late at night.
• 📅 The lightest traffic days are predicted to be Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Air Travel Insights

• ✈️ Over 8 million people are expected to fly during the holiday season.
• ⚠️ The TSA warns of busy airports and advises passengers to be prepared for increased wait times.

TSA Travel Tips

• 💧 Snow globes are not allowed in carry-on baggage due to their liquid content exceeding the 3.4-ounce rule; they must be checked.
• 🎁 For easier screening, TSA discourages fully wrapped presents and suggests using gift bags instead.

Gas Prices

• ⛽ Good news for drivers: Gas prices are cheaper than last year, with the national average around $2.87 per gallon as of Saturday.