Every year, Thanksgiving travel seems to break new records, and this year is no different, according to insurance and travel agency American Automobile Association (AAA). Travel is once again expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels with just shy of 80 million travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday period.

Thanksgiving travel is well underway, and this year is expected to be a record-breaking one. The roads and skies are anticipated to be busier than usual this week.The Portland Jetport is in for a busy week.

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, AAA forecasts a significant surge in travel. Here are the best and worst times to leave for and after dinner.

MIAMI - Record-breaking travel numbers are expected this Thanksgiving, according to AAA - The Auto Club Group. The auto club predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will hit the skies, roads, tracks and seas. More than 4.5 million in Florida are expected to take a holiday trip.

Nearly one million people from the Philadelphia region are expected to travel Tuesday through Monday, which includes planes trains and automobiles.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– AAA has some tips for last minute Thanksgiving travelers. If you have not hit the road yet, it’s best to avoid afternoon traffic, you could head out Thanksgiving morning when traffic might be lighter.

AAA Texas said they expect 5.7 million Texans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving travel period.

According to AAA, a record 80 million people are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. Data from INRIX can help you avoid the heaviest traffic. The 2024 Thanksgiving travel period is here.

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