Record number of people expected to travel for Thanksgiving

Cars on the highway are shown in the foreground while the buildings of downtown atlanta are in the background on an overcast day
Traffic flows in and out of downtown Atlanta on the I-75/I-85 Connector Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Roads, airports and even cruise terminals could be more crowded across the U.S. this year as nearly 80 million people are expected to travel during Thanksgiving, according to AAA.

Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, on Monday said Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday for travel and new records are expected to be set in all forms of travel, including cruising.

“Americans reconnect with family and friends over Thanksgiving, and travel is a big part of that,” Barber said in a statement. “AAA continues to see travel demand soar post-pandemic with our members looking for new adventures and memorable vacations.”