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Average person will travel 600 miles over the holidays

By Wes Styles Nov 18, 2021 | 7:33 AM

AAA says 60-million Americans will hit the road for Thanksgiving weekend. The TSA is prepping for 20-million to pass through their screenings marking a return to 2019 levels for the holiday.

What are people actually planning? A Motel 6 survey found 82% of Americans say it’s important share the holiday with family this year. That’s way different than last year where 1 in 3 stayed home.

The average traveler this year will travel a over 600 miles between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

WHO ARE PEOPLE TRAVELING WITH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

  • Immediate family-64%
  • Pets-38%
  • Extended family-36%
  • Friends-34%