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The 2023 holiday travel forecast from AAA is one of the highest on record, marking a return to normal following the pandemic.

Droves of Americans are expected to travel with the holidays right around the corner. 

In total, around 115.2 million travelers will fly, drive, ride the bus or take the train during the holiday travel season, according to a forecast from AAA.

The total number of travelers expected in 2023 marks a 2.2% increase from 2022, and is one of AAA’s highest holiday forecasts on record. The actual record was set in 2019, with 115.6 million travelers.  

Air travel is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, with