PHILADELPHIA — Get ready for traffic, travel and flight delays this holiday season as millions plan to travel.
AAA estimates close to 113 million people will travel 50 miles or more, nationally, from their home from Dec. 23 and Jan. 2, which is a 3% increase from last year. This is the closest holiday travel has neared to prepandemic levels since 2019, when almost 120 million traveled for the holiday.
The annual AAA report outlines the need for travelers to plan early, travel early and expect significant delays during the journey — whether it be by land, air or mass transit.
