Record-breaking Memorial Day weekend travel expected this summer.

AAA estimates that over 42 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from home during the Memorial Day weekend, signaling a busy summer travel season ahead. Air travel is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 3.4 million travelers expected to fly, up 11% compared to 2022. Road trips are also up 6% from 2022, with about 37.1 million Americans taking them this year. Despite higher airfare costs and inflation, more Americans are planning trips and booking them earlier. Travelers are advised to avoid driving during peak hours and use alternative routes to avoid long delays.