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Thursday Expected to Be the Busiest Travel Day of the Summer in Connecticut
- AAA projects a record 72.2 million Americans will travel over 50 miles this Fourth of July weekend, with 61.6 million by car and increases in air travelers from last year.
- Despite economic concerns, AAA reports record-breaking travel demand nationwide and in Colorado, driven by discounts and last-minute international bookings, defying inflation fears.
- Airline industry data show a surge, with American Airlines expecting 5% more travelers and United forecasting 500,000 additional flyers, totaling 5.48 million, up 1.4% year-on-year.
- Record-Breaking Fourth of July travel is expected in Colorado, with over 22,000 travelers at Colorado Springs Regional Airport, boosting the local economy despite traffic concerns.
- Record-Breaking July Fourth travel is driven by strong demand despite economic concerns, with domestic airfares down 3% and international tickets 13% cheaper, reflecting evolving travel behaviors.
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So far, So Good: Atlanta braces for busy Fourth of July travel period
AAA projects that 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically from Saturday, June 28, to Sunday, July 6, during the Fourth of July holiday period. Photo by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta Voice Things are looking smoothly so far as Atlanta braces for a busy Fourth of July weekend travel period, with both air and road travel expected to be significantly higher than last year. AAA predicted a record-breaking number of Georgians traveling, with ne…
Some drivers hit the road to make trips during the Fourth of July travel period
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) AAA Southern California estimates there will be 4.3 million people hitting the road for their Fourth of July weekend travel.As folks filled up their cars for trips this summer, they vary from short to long.Im only heading to LA for a Dodgers game, April Rendon said.I'm headed from the beautiful San Diego to Yuma, Holly Hamilton, who was traveling to Arizona, said.Were off to Sedona and Flagstaff, Neil Bennett said. I just prefer…
Best and worst times to travel during the Fourth of July weekend
A record number of Americans are hitting the road during the Independence Day holiday. AAA projected that 72.2 million are traveling at least 50 miles or more from home during the holiday period, which spans from June 28 to July 6. This year's figures are an increase of 1.7 million compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019. A majority of them – about 61.6 million people – are planning to travel by car, an increase of 2.2% or 1.3 mil…
Record July Fourth travel expected as Americans hit the road and the skies - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
NEW YORK — A record number of Americans are set to travel for the Fourth of July holiday by road and air, travel industry statistics show, but many last-minute travelers say their plans depend on whether they can get a good deal on airline tickets.
Thursday expected to be the busiest travel day of the summer in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Thursday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the summer. According to AAA, more than 72 million people are traveling for the Fourth of July holiday. Anyone who is packing the car, getting ready to leave on that road trip right now, you have the right idea. The experts say the roads will only get worse the later you travel. With the Fourth of July being a Friday this year, it’s an easy long weekend to ta…
During a record-weekend for holiday travel, gas prices stay low in the Springs
Americans are expected to travel in record-breaking numbers this weekend, with the busiest anticipated Independence Day travel weekend, according to AAA.Even so, El Paso County gas prices are among the lowest in Colorado, the travel association group said.
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