AAA forecasted in June that about 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between June 28 and July 6. Of that group, 61.6 million are projected to be getting around by car ...

AAA expects 5.84 million travelers will fly to their destinations, a 1.4% increase over the previous record set last Independence Day week of 5.76 million air travelers.

AAA said that a majority will be by car — 61.6 million people, an increase of 2.2% compared to 2025. Next is flying, where 5.84 million people will get on an airplane to their destination.

During that period, AAA predicts nearly 62 million Americans will take a trip by car. People traveling by air for the holiday could also set a new record.

AAA projects 61.6 million people will travel by car, a 2.2% increase over last year, and the highest volume on record. This Independence Day holiday period is expected to see an additional 1.3 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Fourth of July is Friday, and AAA is forecasting record-breaking travel numbers for the holiday. Around 72 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from ...

AAA projects that 72.2 million people will be traveling more than 50 miles for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. That’s 1.7 million more travelers than last year’s holiday and 7 million more ...

AAA also predicts a record 5.84 million travelers will get around by air as well, which would surpass the 2024 record of 5.76 million.