As per American Automobile Association, many more people are expected to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend compared to 2020.
More than 37 million people are expected to travel from May 27 through May 31, a 60% increase from last yr’s record-low of 23 million travelers, AAA mentioned.
Memorial Day will see nearly 2.5 million Individuals boarding planes — nearly six times more than the last yr.
There’s “pent-up demand” for travel amid growing confidence with more individuals getting vaccinated against COVID-19, according to AAA’s senior vice president, Paula Twidale.
Also potentially contributing to the confidence is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance that says fully vaccinated individuals can travel at low risk to themselves.
Whereas airports will see a major spike in travel, most Memorial Day travelers are expected to take road trips.
Nearly 12 million more Individuals are expected to travel by car this holiday than in 2020.
Top road trip destinations include Las Vegas, Nevada; Orlando, Florida and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
In Los Angeles, AAA expects 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 28 to be the worst time to hit the street due to holiday traffic. The southbound 5 Freeway from Colorado Street to Florence Avenue is anticipated to have the heaviest traffic within the L.A. area.
