Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and data predicts a busy year for anyone hoping to travel over the holiday.
According to a report published by the American Automobile Association, the organization projects 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25.
The number of travelers projected by the 2026 forecast is slightly higher than those recorded in 2025, and the report showed that, while average gas prices are higher this year than they were last Memorial Day weekend, ticket prices for flights were lower than last year’s for those who booked early…