Travel for 4th of July weekend anticipated to hit record-breaking numbers
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Travel for 4th of July weekend anticipated to hit record-breaking numbers
AAA says a record-setting 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday period. The holiday travel period runs through next Sunday, July 6. If you happen to have a real ID, it’s a faster process to get through the TSA checkpoint, according to TSA officials. The top destinations in the U.S. include Orlando, Seattle, and New York City.
Saturday, June 28, kicked off the July 4th holiday period and it will be a busy one for travel!
AAA says a record-setting 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday period.
“It’s been very easy so far. I think I’m ahead of the big rush. I know it’s coming. That’s why I thought, I’ll go Sunday rather than wait till Monday or Tuesday,” said Denise Taylor, a traveler.
Remember, if you happen to have a real ID, it’s a faster process to get through the TSA checkpoint, according to TSA officials.
“You still can make it through and fly; we’re just going to give you extra screening,” said Jessica Mayle, a TSA regional spokesperson.
The holiday travel period runs through next Sunday, July 6.
AAA predicts nearly 62 million Americans will be hitting the road, which will also be a new record. They say the top destinations in the U.S. include Orlando, Seattle, and New York City.
“I’m going to Dallas, Texas, and then Houston. We weren’t planning on going; it was just random,” said Inara Harstad, a traveler.
Nearly six million Americans are projected to fly the friendly skies, making it another new record. As for other options, AAA says nearly five million people will travel by bus, train, or take a cruise over the holiday.
The top international destinations include Vancouver, Canada, Rome, and Paris.
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