Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or car this holiday season, get ready — AAA says this could be one of the busiest ever, and there’s a chance we could see some snow in the mix here in New England.
Nationally, more than 122 million Americans are expected to travel between now and January 1 — a new record.
Road trips dominate holiday travel plans once again this year — making up about 89 percent of all travelers. Gas prices are helping — for the first time in four years, the national average dropped below $3 a gallon. And we’re already starting to see the impact on the roads here in Boston. The worst traffic is expected between 1 and 7 p.m. over the next couple of days, so your best bet is to hit the road before 10 in the morning.
The crowds are forming at Logan Airport, too. Triple A expects a record 8 million Americans are flying domestically — the most ever for year end travel — even though the average plane ticket around the holiday’s costs nearly $900. The busiest flying days are coming up — just before Christmas and again right after New Year’s.
Travelers we talked to on Sunday said so far, so good.
Holiday travel set to break records, AAA says
