With the CDC urging Americans not to travel over the holiday season, AAA Travel is expecting a decline in travel of at least 29% compares to last year’s holiday season.
In all, AAA expects 34 million fewer travelers compared to last year from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3.
“While Thanksgiving is traditionally spent gathering with friends and family, the year-end holidays are when Americans often venture out for longer, more elaborate vacations. That will not be the case this year,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president, AAA Travel. “Public health concerns, official guidance not to travel, and an overall decline in consumer sentiment have encouraged the vast majority of Americans to stay home for the holidays.”
According to AAA, most Americans will travel over the holidays by car, accounting for 96% of holiday travel [81 million people].
In Massachusetts, the worst drive times are expected to be late afternoon on Saturday, December 26 on Rt. 3 between the Derby St. and I-93 exits.
Nearly three million people are expected to travel by air this holiday season, while another 480,000 will take a train, bus or cruise.
