Dodds said to expect an additional 1.3 million drivers on the road, compared to 2023. Although gas prices are lower than last year, Dodds said they are increasing as the holiday g

The American Automobile Association (AAA) expects nearly 80 million Americans to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. 8 News Now is tracking travel from the roads to the skies.

Airport officials also advise travelers to prepare for longer wait times at ticket counters, security checkpoints, taxi lines, and other services.

AAA estimates roughly 80 million people will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday with more than 70 million hitting the roadways.