An over 11% increase compared to last Thanksgiving is expected at O'Hare Airport.
CHICAGO â Air travel is expected to set a new rec this Thanksgiving . According to AAA, nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel over Thanksgiving . AAA said close to 6 million people will fly domestically this Thanksgiving .Officials at Chicago 's O'Hare Airport are expecting a huge surge in passenger traffic. An over 11% increase compared to last Thanksgiving is expected. Sunday is expected to be the busiest day in Chicago .
AAA said that's partly because gas prices are lower this Thanksgiving compared to last. Falling oil prices this fall may help push the national average below $3 a gallon for the first time since 2021.If you're planning to hit the road on Tuesday, the best time to do so is before 10 a.m. The worst times are between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.Amtrak holiday travel Amtrak said the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest day for travel each year.
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