Memorial Day and Summer Travel Set to Break Records in 2021
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The Memorial Day weekend and the upcoming summer travel season in the US are expected to be busy, with more Americans planning trips and booking them earlier, despite inflation. AAA predicts that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home over the holiday weekend, a 7% increase over 2020. Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend. Road trips are expected to be up 6% over last year, with more than 37 million Americans hitting the road. AAA advises travelers to plan ahead and have backup plans in case of delays or cancellations.
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