AAA Expects Almost 51 Million Americans to Travel This Thanksgiving
11/21/2017 6:16:05 PM
By Greg Larson
More people than ever will hit the highway during this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. According to AAA, nearly 51 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday, an increase of 3.2% from 2016 and the highest travel volume for Thanksgiving since 2005. Elizabeth Carey, a spokeswoman for AAA of Western and Central New York, says the majority of travelers will be out on the road despite gas prices being at their highest levels in three years...
Elizabeth Carey: give yourself extra time
AAA expects to rescue about 330,000 motorists who get stranded on the road during the holiday. With the onset of winter weather here in Western New York, Carey advises motorists to get a winter car kit before heading out...
Elizabeth Carey: get a winter car kit
Travelers can also download the free AAA Mobile app to map a route, find the lowest gas prices, and make travel arrangements.
More people than ever will hit the highway during this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. According to AAA, nearly 51 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday, an increase of 3.2% from 2016 and the highest travel volume for Thanksgiving since 2005. Elizabeth Carey, a spokeswoman for AAA of Western and Central New York, says the majority of travelers will be out on the road despite gas prices being at their highest levels in three years...
