Overview

• AAA forecasts 45.1 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles over the holiday weekend, surpassing the 2005 record of 44 million travelers.
• Driving remains the dominant mode of travel, with 39.4 million people expected to hit the road, representing 87% of all travelers.
• Gas prices are projected to average $3.08 per gallon nationally, the lowest inflation-adjusted Memorial Day price since 2003.
• The TSA is preparing to screen approximately 18 million passengers and crew from May 22 to May 28, as air travel is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels by 12%.
• Southern California alone anticipates 3.6 million travelers, with popular destinations including Las Vegas, San Diego, and national parks.