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Travel expected at pre-COVID numbers over Memorial Day weekend

FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Hoosiers planning to travel for Memorial Day will have plenty of company out on the roads and at the airport. AAA is predicting record numbers for travel over the holiday weekend. It is expected to be the first time we've seen travel numbers higher than 2019, before the COVID pandemic, according to […]
Travel during the Memorial Day weekend is expected to surpass pre-COVID levels, with AAA predicting that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home, marking a 7% increase from 2022 and slightly above 2019 numbers. This surge is attributed to a strong desire for travel among Americans, with road trips being the preferred mode of transportation, expected to see 37.1 million travelers, up 6% from last year. Air travel is also set to increase significantly, with 3.4 million people projected to fly, a 17% rise from 2022 and 5.4% more than in 2019. Other modes of transportation like buses and trains are expected to see 1.85 million users, up 20.6% from last year. Despite higher travel costs, the enthusiasm for travel remains high, with many planning trips to domestic and international destinations.

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