Thanksgiving Day in 2025 will be a milestone in the United States, with an estimated total of 79.9 million people traveling to celebrate this holiday.
Data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) warns that a record is on the horizon. The figures indicate a 2% increase compared to the previous year and surpass the numbers from before the pandemic.
The majority of travelers, around 71.7 million, will choose to travel by road, leading to significant congestion on the country’s major routes.
Around 5.8 million people will take flights, while 2.3 million will use alternative means of transportation such as buses, trains, and cruises.
This last segment, lovers of sea adventures, has shown a significant growth of 18% compared to 2019, mainly driven by the reactivation of maritime tourism.
Florida is also preparing for a record, with over 4.5 million residents planning trips of more than 50 miles during this holiday. This represents an increase of 112,000 travelers compared to 2023, reflecting the strong economic dynamism of the southern state.
The vice president of travel at AAA, Debbie Haas, highlighted that the increase in travel is attributed to factors such as economic recovery, low inflation, and rising incomes.
Additionally, he emphasized that these conditions have led to an increase in consumer spending this season, projected to be 4.6% higher than during the same period last year.
The AAA has extended the official travel period for Thanksgiving. It will cover seven days, from Tuesday, November 26, to Monday, December 2, instead of the usual five days.
EFE reported that the decrease in fuel prices will provide relief for drivers. It is expected that the national average will fall below 3 dollars per gallon before the start of travel.
Such a figure in fuel prices hasn't been seen since 2021 and may be related to the fact that millions of Americans will be taking planes, trains, boats, and vehicles to gather and celebrate Thanksgiving with their family and friends.
Authorities warn that it is important to plan trips carefully, as there may be long wait times at transportation terminals and heavy traffic on the roads.
The potential record for travel confirms that Thanksgiving remains a key date for family reunions and a sign of social and economic recovery in the United States.
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