Thanksgiving is Thursday, and according to AAA, millions of Americans are preparing to travel at least 50 miles.

AAA says 81.8 million people will be traveling from Tuesday, Nov. 25, to Monday, Dec. 1. Advertisement

This year, AAA expects an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving.

“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. “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.”

Traveling by air

With more people traveling this year for Thanksgiving, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans I

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