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How many Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving?

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Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, with over 73 million traveling by car and 6 million by air. Airlines anticipate serving around 31 million passengers between now and December 1st, potentially setting a new record for air travel. The busiest travel days are projected to be the Wednesday before and the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

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AAA expecting 82M Americans to travel over Thanksgiving

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12 days ago
  • Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, with the majority traveling by car and around 6 million by air. 10s
  • Travel bookings and sales have increased significantly compared to last year, with a 20% rise in bookings and 36% in sales. 39s
  • Top holiday destinations include New York City, London, Paris, Mexico, and Palm Beach, with many travelers seeking warmer locations. 1m 8s
  • International flights are less likely to be delayed or canceled than domestic flights, which are more affected by weather and airline issues. 1m 15s
  • Most travelers plan to stay with friends or family, and overall trip length, frequency, and travel budgets are down compared to last year. 2m 5s

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AAA expecting 82M Americans to travel over Thanksgiving
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Fox News
12 days ago
AAA expecting 82M Americans to travel over Thanksgiving

Triple A projects nearly 82 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving, with over 73 million by car and 6 million by air.

Thanksgiving travel rush in full swing
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CBS America
12 days ago
Thanksgiving travel rush in full swing

AAA projects more than 73 million people will drive at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving dinners.

What to expect for Thanksgiving travel as flyers flock to airports
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CBS America
13 days ago
What to expect for Thanksgiving travel as flyers flock to airports

Millions of Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving, aiming for a record number of holiday travelers. U.S. airlines expect a record 31 million passengers between now and Monday, December 1st.

Thanksgiving travel rush kicks off
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CBS America
13 days ago
Thanksgiving travel rush kicks off

31 million Americans are expected to fly between now and December 1st, potentially setting a record.

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