Record July 4th Travel Expected Despite Lower Gas and Airfare Costs

Nearly 71 million Americans plan to travel over the extended holiday period, with significant increases in both road and air travel.

Gas prices are down 3% from last year, averaging $3.47 per gallon nationally.
Domestic airfare has decreased by 18%, with an average ticket price of $263.
AAA projects 60.6 million people will travel by car, a record-breaking number.
Air travel is expected to hit new highs with 5.74 million passengers.
The busiest travel days are forecasted to be July 3rd and July 7th, with heavy congestion expected.