The automobile association said it considers both macroeconomic factors and some travel factors like gas prices to project how many Americans will travel.

Nearly 80 million people will pack up and travel 50-plus miles over the Thanksgiving holiday, setting a record and exceeding pre-pandemic travel, AAA says.

AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and 2 million more than in 2019. Alabama legislators have filed bills on body cams, concealed carry and voting holiday

AAA projects nearly 80 million travelers to travel 50 miles or more from their home for the Thanksgiving holiday.

A record 80 million Americans are expected to hit the road or fly more than 50 miles between Tuesday and the Monday after Thanksgiving.

AAA predicts a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel period, with an estimated 80 million people traveling for the holiday. The vast majority – nearly 72 million – will drive to their destinations. The Jon Bon Jovi service area in South Amboy was busier than usual on Tuesday,

Holiday travel is now well underway as people head out to see family and friends for Thanksgiving. AAA says it will be a record year on the roads. Across the country, AAA predicts nearly 80 million people will travel for Thanksgiving,