Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Break Records in 2024

Millions of Americans are gearing up for the busiest Thanksgiving travel season ever, with air travel and road trips projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen over 18.3 million passengers between November 26 and December 2, with December 1 projected to be the busiest travel day on record.
Airlines for America forecasts over 31 million passengers will fly during the Thanksgiving period, a 5% increase compared to last year, with U.S. airlines adding 150,000 extra seats daily to accommodate demand.
AAA estimates nearly 80 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles for the holiday, with road travel benefiting from lower gas prices, averaging $3.06 per gallon nationally.
International travel bookings have surged by 23% compared to last year, while domestic airfares have risen by about 9% year-over-year, according to industry data.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has authorized the use of military airspace and collaborated with airlines to ensure realistic flight schedules to minimize disruptions.