
Summer’s unofficial kickoff is here and Americans are wasting no time getting out of town. From crowded airports to congested highways, Memorial Day travel is heating up, thanks in part to a dip in gas prices. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. A record 45.1 million people are expected to travel between Thursday May 22 and Monday May 26, breaking the 2005 holiday weekend record of 44 million travelers, according to AAA.
Main Idea: Memorial Day travel is expected to set a record as millions of Americans fly and drive for the holiday weekend.
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Record holiday travel can mean crowded roads, packed airports, and more delays for families and workers. Storms and ground stops may also disrupt plans and raise stress.
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