Declining inflation leads to boost in Thanksgiving travel

(WSAW) – AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving. Nearly 1.6 million Wisconsinites are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. That is an all-time high for Thanksgiving and over 35,000 (2.3%) more travelers than last year.

Experts say the increase in travelers is driven by economic growth, declining inflation, and strong income gains.

“We expect to see record travel numbers across the board,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “With more people taking to the roads, skies, rails, and sea; travelers should expect congested roads and longer lines at transportation terminals. AAA encourages travelers to develop their plan now and consider travel insurance, which provides compensation for flight cancellations, delays, and lost luggage.”

The holiday travel period is Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2. Below are the predicted best and worst times to travel based on traffic volume.

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