The year-end holidays are expected to be the third busiest in more than 20 years, AAA data reveals
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - (Dec. 12, 2022). Holiday travel through the end of the year continues to rebound despite inflation worries.
Nearly 15 million Californians are expected to pack their bags during the 11-day period between December 23 through January 2, according to AAA data. That’s a 3.7 percent rise from last year.
Overall, the year-end holidays are expected to be the busiest since 2019. Nationwide, nearly 102 million people will travel by car, an increase of nearly 2 percent from 2021. About 7.2 million people will fly, an increase of 14 percent over last year.
“With Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday, heavier traffic can be expected through the end of the year,” said Brian Ng, Senior Vice President of Membership and Travel Marketing for AAA Northern California.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - (Dec. 12, 2022). Holiday travel through the end of the year continues to rebound despite inflation worries.
Nearly 15 million Californians are expected to pack their bags during the 11-day period between December 23 through January 2, according to AAA data. That’s a 3.7 percent rise from last year.
Overall, the year-end holidays are expected to be the busiest since 2019. Nationwide, nearly 102 million people will travel by car, an increase of nearly 2 percent from 2021. About 7.2 million people will fly, an increase of 14 percent over last year.
“With Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday, heavier traffic can be expected through the end of the year,” said Brian Ng, Senior Vice President of Membership and Travel Marketing for AAA Northern California.
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