(LOOTPRESS) – AAA expects 81.8 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25 through Monday, December 1. The projection marks an increase of 1.6 million travelers compared to last year and sets a new Thanksgiving travel record. According to AAA, Thanksgiving remains the busiest travel holiday of the year, surpassing Memorial Day and July 4.

“Thanksgiving travel numbers are always impressive because this holiday has become synonymous with heading out of town to spend time with loved ones,” said Stacey Barber, Vice President of AAA Travel.

Most Travelers Will Drive

AAA projects that 73 million people will travel by car, accounting for nearly 90% of all Thanksgiving travelers. That figure is up by 1.3 mi

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