TRIPLE-A IOWA FORECASTS A BOOST IN HOLIDAY TRAVEL THIS WEEKEND

Triple-A Iowa forecasts a boost in holiday travel this weekend

If you’re taking a trip for Thanksgiving this week, you’re not alone.  Nick Jarmusz with Triple-A Iowa says they’re forecasting a near five percent boost in travel for the long holiday weekend–what promises to be the busiest Thanksgiving since 2005.   “Building off what’s really been a big year for travel throughout the summer and now heading into these year end holidays.  About 54.3 million Americans are going to be taking a trip of 50 miles or more from home at some point between Wednesday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.”

Jarmusz says in most cases, the best days to travel will be Thanksgiving Day, Friday or Saturday.  He adds drivers will likely see increased travel times on Sunday, as most holiday travelers will be making their way home after the long weekend.

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