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Thanksgiving Travel Forecast: Record Numbers Expected by Air, Road, and Rail

The HillNovember 25, 20253 min614 views
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Thanksgiving Travel Surge

  • 🦃 Tens of millions of Americans are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • 📈 AAA predicts record holiday travel numbers this year, with today being the busiest travel day.

Air Travel Insights

  • ✈️ Approximately 6 million Americans are predicted to fly this Thanksgiving season.
  • ✅ Air travel is currently moving smoothly, with many flights on time, following recent disruptions due to air traffic controller issues.
  • 🗺️ Travelers are heading to various destinations, including St. Louis, Puerto Rico (Vekz, San Juan), Miami, Mexico, and other US locations.
  • ⚠️ The FAA notes this is the busiest Thanksgiving travel week in 15 years, comparable to 2011 levels.

Road and Rail Travel

  • 🚗 90% of travelers are expected to drive, leading to potential congestion, especially on the busiest travel days.
  • 🚆 Amtrak is highlighted as a viable alternative, with additional train cars added to northeastern routes to accommodate demand.
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