Millions expected to travel this weekend for the new year, here’s what to know

Millions are set to travel this weekend for the holiday, and the airports and the roads are expected to be busy.

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News Center 7′s Xavier Hershovitz will have what you need to know ahead of the busy travel weekend to make sure your trip has as little bumps as possible LIVE on News Center 7 Daybreak.

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AAA is projecting more than 119 million people to travel over the next couple of days.

Nearly 8 million people are expected to go through the airports

With so many people at the airports, people are concerned about hiccups like delays and lost bags.

There are some new rules regarding air travel, though.

If your domestic flight is delayed more than 3 hours, you may be eligible for a refund. If your checked bag gets lost, you could also be due for a refund.

On the roads, they are expecting a new traveling record, according to AAA.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is expecting nearly 5 million Ohioans to hit the road this weekend.

If you are heading out this weekend, expect some mild traffic and make sure you are well rested before hitting the road.

Depending on your where your heading, be sure to keep an eye on the weather for your route.

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