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AAA: 115 million Americans expected to travel over Christmas, New Year’s

By Staff report

December 13, 2023 2:02 PM

AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period.

This year’s total number of travelers is a 2.2% increase over last year and the second highest year-end travel forecast since AAA began tracking travel in 2000.

2019 remains the busiest Christmas and New Year’s travel period on record, with 119 million travelers.

“This year’s holiday forecast is a perfect example of the strong travel trends we’ve been seeing all year,” said Bevi Powell, senior vice president, AAA East Central. “More Americans are investing in travel, so they can make those special memories with loved ones and experience new places.”