The Thanksgiving holiday period runs from Tuesday November 25th to Monday, December 1st and during that time 2.6 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles from home.This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in the Great Lakes State.
Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA, The Auto Club Group, says, “Michigan residents are embracing the Thanksgiving spirit with record-breaking travel plans this year,” adding, “even with concerns about flight cancellations, travelers are showing flexibility and resilience and relying most on driving.”
AAA projects that nearly 73 million Americans will travel by car this Thanksgiving, representing almost 90% of all holiday travelers. In Michigan, more than 2.3 million residents will drive to their destinations and that number could rise if travelers opt to avoid potential flight disruptions.
