Thanksgiving 2023 Travel to Reach Record Highs

AAA and TSA Predict Busiest Travel Season Ever Amid Rising Costs

AAA predicts that 55.4 million people will travel more than 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving, marking the third busiest year since the association started tracking data in 2000.
Air travel is expected to rise, with 4.7 million Americans predicted to fly, marking the highest number since 2005 despite a 5% increase in domestic flight costs.
49.1 million people are expected to travel by road, a 1.7% increase from last year, with peak congestion times predicted to increase travel times by up to 80%.
Alternative modes of transportation, such as buses, trains, and cruise ships, are also expected to see an increase in usage, rising 11% from last year.
The TSA and airlines are preparing for the busiest holiday travel season ever, with more than 30 million people expected to travel by air during the 12-day period beginning November 17.