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Americans are poised to hit the roads, airports and ports in record numbers this year, underscoring the resilience of consumer travel demand even as broader economic uncertainty lingers.
AAA estimates that 122.4 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the year-end holiday period, spanning December 20, 2025 through January 1, 2026. The forecast marks a 2.2% increase from last year and establishes a new high, eclipsing the prior record of 119.7 million travelers set in 2024.
The surge reflects a familiar seasonal mix:…
