Fourth of July holiday travel is expected to reach a new record high in 2024, as more than 70 million Americans are forecast to hit the road or the skies to travel more than 50 miles for 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. Trips around the Fourth of July are projected to increase by 2.2% compared to last year, according to the American Automobile Association Texas. A total of 72.2 million Americans are expected to The TSA's passenger volumes page provides daily updates on the number of travelers screened at TSA checkpoints. It includes historical data for comparison, showing trends in travel volumes over time. This information is particularly useful for understanding travel patterns, especially during peak travel seasons or holidays. Explore how Americans shop, spend, and travel on July 4th. See record sales, booming travel stats, and top 2025 Independence Day trends. America is gearing up for a travel boom this year. A record 72.2 million Americans will travel for the Fourth of July holiday. Road trips will be the most popular, with 61.6 million people driving. Air travel will also surge, with 5.8 million flying. Orlando, Seattle, and New York are top domestic destinations. Vancouver, Rome, and Paris are popular internationally. WASHINGTON, DC (June 20, 2025) – AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019. NEW YORK (Reuters) -A record number of Americans are set to travel for the Fourth of July holiday by road and air, travel industry statistics show, but many last-minute travelers say their plans 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 More Independence Day 2025 travel statistics. AAA Texas provides the following information about Fourth of July travel: Compared to last year, travel by bus, train or cruise is estimated The city earned an overall score of just 36.98, ranking a dismal 100th for July 4th celebrations, 99th for affordability and 63rd for attractions and activities. Nearby Jersey City (39.97) didn't fare much better, ranking 99th for Fourth of July celebrations and 100th for affordability. By Plane The 5.74 million people expected to fly this July 4 holiday week is an increase of nearly 7% compared to last year and 12% higher than 2019. 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. Overall, 849,000 Connecticut residents were expected to travel 50 miles or more and 3.5 million people were projected to travel across New England through July 6. Both numbers are up by 2.3% from With July 4 falling on a Friday, travelers have more flexibility to extend vacations into a long weekend or even take the entire week off. The uptick in travel demand is evident across all About 72.2 million people are projected to travel more than 50 miles (80 km) for Fourth of July vacations over an eight-day period, according to travel group AAA. That would be a new record, with an estimated 1.3 million more Americans on the roads and 80,000 more flying to their destinations compared to last year. NEW YORK (Reuters) -A record number of Americans are set to travel for the Fourth of July holiday by road and air, travel industry statistics show, but many last-minute travelers say their plans In particular, AAA and SPGMI forecast the total U.S. holiday travel volume and expected mode of transportation. The travel forecast presented in this report was prepared the week of May 27, 2024. Because AAA forecasts focus on domestic leisure travel only, comparisons to TSA passenger screening numbers should not be made. BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Around 350,000 West Virginians will be travelling for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to data gathered by AAA. The data also says that about 90% of those travelling for the weekend will be driving instead of flying. Melissa Norris, Senior Travel Advisor at Beckley AAA said there is a [] Approximately 60.6 million Americans plan to travel on July 4th. This is nearly a 5% increase compared to last year. According to AAA, this holiday weekend is set to be the busiest ever, with 5.7 million more travelers than in 2019. Most of these travelers will go by vehicle.
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