WASHINGTON — AAA projects a record 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period, from Nov. 25 through Dec. 1. The forecast is up by 1.6 million travelers from last year, making this Thanksgiving the busiest travel holiday of the year.

“Thanksgiving travel numbers are always impressive because this holiday has become synonymous with heading out of town to spend time with loved ones,” Stacey Barber, Vice President of AAA Travel, said. “People are willing to brave the crowds and make last-minute adjustments to their plans to make lifelong memories, whether it’s visiting extended family or meeting up with friends.”

According to AAA, the majority of travelers are doing so by car. About 90% of travelers, or 73 million people, are expect

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