AAA Predicts Increase in Thanksgiving Travel
This weekend 42.5 million are predicted to travel.
Bucking trends from previous years, increased travel is predicted for this Thanksgiving weekend, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. In a release, the travel organization said 42.5 million people are expected to hit the road from Wednesday through Sunday. "Driving AAA’s projected increase in the number of Thanksgiving travelers is pent-up demand from Americans who may have foregone holiday travel the last three years," said Jenny M. Robinson, a spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic. "As consumers weigh the fear of economic uncertainty and the desire to create lasting family memories this holiday, more Americans are expected to choose family and friends over frugality." The agency predicts: On top of increased travel compared to recent Thanksgivings…
