KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: The roads are expected to be packed this weekend.
This year, more than 50 million Americans are expected to travel. Of them, 43.2 million are expected to drive, and 4.17 million are expected to fly, according to AAA data.
Aixa Diaz, a spokesperson for AAA, told FOX Business that people traveling by car should leave early in the morning or after 6 p.m. to avoid heavy traffic."There’s usually more congestion midday," Diaz said, adding that it's vital for travelers to check their tire pressure, oil and battery before heading out.
Eric Jones, the co-founder of TheVacationer.com, agreed, saying that departing after dinnertime is best, especially on Friday. "This will avoid most of the congestion from people who left work early to get to their destination," Jones said. "It is very common for employers to give workers a half day or at least an early dismissal on days before aWhen everyone leaves work early and heads to their destination at the same time, we see the congestion build.
He noted that passengers will get a bit of a breather if they head out on Sunday or Monday, as the majority of people will be settled into their destination at that point. For those who are flying, Diaz suggested that passengers get to the airport early and only use a carry-on if feasible. Travelers make their way to their departure gates as they leave for the 4th of July holiday, at LAX in Los Angeles on June 29, 2023."Travel demand is sky-high this year, but inventory is down," she added. "There are fewer flights available, so airplanes are packed. If there’s a cancellation, travelers mayWorst time to travel: Between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Worst time to travel: Around 1 p.m.
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