According to industry experts, it is expected to be the third busiest Memorial Day weekend|Tony Webster|CC BY 2.0

Memorial Day weekend travel is set to surge as auto group AAA estimates 42.3 million Americans will embark on trips, a 7% increase from last year. So, plan your trips.

According to industry experts, it is expected to be the third busiest Memorial Day weekend, signaling a promising trend for the upcoming summer months.

Air travel is experiencing high demand, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, with a projected 11% increase from last year, totaling nearly 3.4 million passengers.

Road trips are also on the rise with a 6% increase from 2022, amounting to 37.1 million Americans hitting the road. Despite rising travel costs, including airfare and international bookings, the enthusiasm for travel remains high.