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Americans are expected to set travel records this year while celebrating the 249th birthday of the United States.
AAA released its “Independence Day Travel Forecast” report, finding that on July 4 this year, 72.2 million people will be at least 50 miles from their homes.
The forecast looks to be not only on July 4th, but also on Vacation trip From Saturday, June 28th to Sunday, July 6th.
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The 2025 report predicts that 1.7 million travelers will increase by 1.7 million compared to last year, compared to 2019, with a 7 million increase in travelers.
The AAA predicts that a record 72.2 million Americans will travel this year with 72.2 million Americans. (iStock)
More than 60 million Americans will drive there Their destinationan increase of 2.2% from 2024.
Of the millions of dollars expected to travel, 8% or 5.84 million Americans will fly Go to their destination.
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About 4.78 million passengers will use other forms of transportation As a tour Or train.
Compared to 2024, 1.7 million Americans will travel this year. (iStock)
“Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year,” Stacey Barber, vice president of travel at AAA said in a press release.
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“After the Memorial Day record forecast, the AAA saw strong demand for road and air travel during Independence Day Week,” Barber said.
The July Fourth holiday will see more than 60 million Americans travel to their destinations, up 2.2% from 2024. (iStock)
On Memorial Day, a large amount of 45.1 million American Travel On a long weekend, they are at least 50 miles away.
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“With the holiday falling on Friday, travelers can choose to have a long weekend or spend a full week with Family and friends,” the barber added.
