According to AAA data, 3.51 million people are expected to take to the skies this holiday.
A record number of travelers are expected to take to the skies this Memorial Day weekend.
Whether you're heading to the beach or visiting a new city, here's what you need to know.
Sky: the busiest day for planes
According to AAA data, 3.51 million people are expected to travel by air over the holidays. This was a 4.8% increase over last year, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend at U.S. airports since 2005.
United Airlines expects Memorial Day weekend 2024 to be its busiest period ever, with more than 3 million passengers expected to board between Thursday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 28. ing. United Airlines said May 23 will be its busiest day, with about 520,000 passengers.
Delta Air Lines expects nearly 3 million customers to fly during Memorial Day, May 23 to May 27, an increase of 5% from last year. the company said.
According to Hopper data, the busiest days for flights are May 23, Friday, May 24, and Memorial Day itself, Monday, May 27.
Hopper said the busiest airports are expected to be Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Denver International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
According to AAA, the top domestic travel destinations are: Orlando, Fla.; Seattle; New York City; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Denver; Anchorage, Alaska; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Miami; and Boston.
Roads: Best times to drive to avoid traffic jams
A record 38.4 million people are expected to travel by car over Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. This is an increase of 4% compared to last year.
Motorists heading out on May 23 or 24 should leave before 11 a.m. or wait until the evening to avoid the worst of the traffic jams, according to traffic analysis firm INRIX.
If you're heading home from vacation on May 26 or 27, the worst time to drive is between 3pm and 7pm, according to INRIX.
Hertz says the cities with the highest demand for rental cars are Orlando, Denver, Atlanta, Boston and Las Vegas.
