Memorial Day Travel Tips: Deals, Patience, and Record-Breaking Numbers

AAA predicts that Memorial Day weekend will be the busiest in years, with 42.3 million Americans traveling 50 miles or more from home, a 7% increase from last year. Air travel is expected to increase by 11% year-over-year, with nearly 3.4 million travelers expected to fly. Drivers are encouraged to leave early in the morning and avoid driving on Friday between 3 and 6 p.m. and returning home on Monday from noon to 3 p.m. AAA advises travelers to be patient, kind, and alert, and to have a Plan B or C in place for any potential turbulence.