With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, experts at auto club AAA are expecting a record-setting 72.2 million Americans to take a domestic trip over the long weekend, packing the nation’s Police remind drivers to drive sober or get pulled over this fourth of july By Eli Sugata Jul 2, 2025 Updated 6 mins ago 0 Charles Postiaux on Unsplash From Thursday, July 3 through Tuesday, July 8, CLT expects 925,000 passengers to travel through the Airport—a 2.5% decrease compared to the same period last year. The busiest travel days are projected to be Thursday, July 3; Sunday, July 6; and Monday, July 7. Nearly one in five Americans are set to drive more than 50 miles this Fourth of July travel season, according to an AAA forecast. If you want to beat the traffic, drive early. Start a new tradition this 4th of July weekend! Instead of gathering in the backyard and firing up the grill, take to the cooler climes of the nearest body of water. Yes, yes, the backyard BBQ is a long-standing 4th of July tradition, but wouldn't you rather be toasting the land of the free and the home of the brave from the deck of a boat? Record-breaking travel is expected during the July 4th holiday, with the TSA anticipating over 28 million travelers to be screened. Airports and airlines face high passenger volume, breaking previous records. SLC INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES FOURTH OF JUTH TRAVEL TIPS The Transportation Security Administration is forecasting a busy Fourth of July holiday at airports across the country. SLC International projects the two busiest days to be Sunday, July 6 and Monday, July 7 as passengers return home from the holiday weekend. About 30,000 passengers are expected to depart SLC both days with the same number A Record-Breaking 72.2 million People Are Traveling Over July 4—Here's How to Avoid Traffic Expert tips for navigating this week's 4th of July travel chaos, on the road and in the skies. TSA sets a new record with 3.1 million travelers screened in a single day while preparing for over 18.5 million Americans to fly during the Fourth of July holiday period. Houston airports expect 1.5M passengers for soccer final, Fourth of July. Here's what to know. Passengers are encouraged to purchase the MBTA's special $10 Holiday Pass for unlimited travel throughout the day on July 4. Passengers should note that the majority of the last trains of the evening will leave North Station and South Station at their advertised times between 11:30 PM and midnight. From Thursday, July 3 through Tuesday, July 8, CLT expects 925,000 passengers to travel through the Airport—a 2.5% decrease compared to the same period last year. The busiest travel days are projected to be Thursday, July 3; Sunday, July 6; and Monday, July 7. 4th of July travel likely to shatter records: What to expect A record 72.2 million people are expected to travel for the Fourth of July. The Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday travel period. July 4 weekend could hit record travel volumes as 72 million Americans are expected to travel next week. Here are the best times to avoid the crowds. More than 4 million passengers are expected to travel through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport during the busy Fourth of July travel period, which lasts from Thursday, June 26, through Monday, July 7, airport officials said in a press release. The Fourth of July is traditionally a time for celebration and travel, but it also brings a higher risk of crashes and traffic-related incidents. AAA projects a record 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the nine-day Independence Day holiday period — from June 28 to July 6 — with new highs expected for both drivers WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready to screen over 18.5 million travelers at the nation’s airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. That's a big part of what the Fort Worth-based carrier says will be its busiest Fourth of July rush ever; throughout the holiday period, it expects to carry some 7.2 million passengers — up 8% over last year.
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