Just as there are good odds the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the United States.

A record 80 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA projections. The big picture: That's an increase of 1.7 million people from last year's record-shattering figure.

The Transportation Department anticipates record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating with federal agencies and airlines to ensure a smooth holiday season despite increased travelers.