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Inflation no longer seems to be a major hurdle for Americans eager to travel, but flight delays and disruptions that plagued airlines last summer could once again make Fourth of July travel difficult for millions of people.

Rashaad Jorden

Inflation be damned. Concerns about rising prices still aren't slowing down pent-up travel demand in the U.S.

More than 50 million Americans are planning to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Fourth of July weekend, a record for the holiday, according to travel organization AAA. That projection surpasses the record of 49 million travelers set in 2019.

“What this tells us is that despite inventory being limited and some prices 50% higher, consumers are not cutting back on travel this summer," said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel.

"Many of them heeded our advice and booked early, another sign of strong travel demand."