It is one of the busiest times of the year as people prepare to travel for Thanksgiving. Bailey Miller reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 21, 2023.
An estimated 103,000 vehicles and 223,000 passengers are expected to pass through Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday as Thanksgiving travel reaches its peak.
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Wednesday is expected to be this week's busiest day at the airport, followed by Sunday, when LAX expects 98,000 vehicles and 228,000 passengers.
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Friday marked the third-busiest day of the Thanksgiving travel window with the Sunday and Monday before Thanksgiving rounding out the list.
AAA estimates that about 55.4 million travelers will travel 50 miles or more from home over the holiday travel period. That's an increase of 2.3 percent over last year and the third-highest forecast since the agency started tracking holiday travel in 2000.
About 49.1 million Americans will drive to their destinations, with 4.7 million choosing to fly, AAA said
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"The day before Thanksgiving is notoriously one of the most congested days on our roadways. Travelers should be prepared for long delays, especially in and around major metros,” said Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX. “Knowing when and where congestion will build can help minimize holiday traffic frustrations. We advise drivers to use traffic apps, local DOT notifications, and 511 services for real-time updates.”
