Despite the average cost of gas being $1 higher this year compared to last year, AAA expects a slight uptick in the number of drivers for the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend. According to its projections, AAA expects 48.7 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles during the Thanksgiving Weekend, which is a slight increase from 48.5 million a year ago. Air travel and other modes of transportation are also expected to see more passengers. All told, 54.6 million Americans are expected to travel Thanksgiving Weekend, an increase from 53.8 million in 2021.
Paula Twidale, AAA’s Senior Vice President of Travel says you need to plan ahead and pack plenty of patience, whether you’re driving or flying. Much of the increase could be due to dropped anxiety about the coronavirus.
