The summer travel season just came to an end and Tennesseans are already beginning to make travel plans for the year-end holidays.
According to a new AAA survey, nearly over half of residents (56%) plan to take an overnight vacation between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Over two in five Tennesseans (42%) typically begin booking their trip(s) before September. Meanwhile, two in five bookings are started from September to October. A small percentage wait until the last minute to book in November (11%) and December (7%).
AAA Tips for Holiday Travel:
The busiest travel days for Thanksgiving will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Consider booking a flight Sunday or Monday before Thanksgiving and Saturday after the holiday. Airport lines should be shorter, and flights should have more availability.
Regardless of what date Christmas falls on, most travelers prefer to be at their destination by Christmas Eve. Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday this year, so travelers should expect longer lines at the airport during the weekend and Monday before the holiday.