Now that the Federal Aviation Administration has lifted all restrictions on commercial flights imposed at 40 airports during the government shutdown, a record number of Thanksgiving travelers will have some clarity.

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AAA said a record 82 million Americans are projected to hit the roads, skies or rails this Thanksgiving, which is the single busiest holiday for travelers.

Nearly 90% of Thanksgiving travelers — at least 73 million — will do it by car, according to AAA. The number could end up being higher if some air travelers

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