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A Lot of Americans Will Hit the Road—and Sky—This Week. Here’s What to Expect

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If you’re traveling this week, you’ll be in good company.

A record 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, according to the American Automobile Association, likely leading to crowded roads, airports and airplanes from Tuesday onward. About 1.6 million more people are expected to travel this year than did in 2024, with nearly 90% driving to their destination, AAA said.

Some families may have decided driving was a better option, given that the Department of Transportation ordered flight traffic reduced during the government shutdown. Flight delay and cancellation rates are back to normal now that Washington, D.C., is back in business, said Ben Mutzabaugh, senior aviation editor at The Points Guy, a travel-focused website.

“I don’t think we’re going to see any lingering effects or hangover from the shutdown,” Mutzabaugh said. “Instead what travelers should really be worried about is weather. Fortunately, the forecast for this week looks relatively good.”

Storms could affect travel in the northeast and some northern states, according to AccuWeather, with the possibility of thunderstorms and snow. The areas that may see snow are adept at operating during winter weather, Mutzabaugh said, though thunderstorms in Texas and Georgia could cause issues over the next two days if they hit major hubs at inopportune times, Mutzabaugh said.

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–Sarina Trangle

Stock Futures Tick Lower After Major Indexes Soar

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Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 0.2%.

S&P 500 futures also were 0.2% lower.

Nasdaq 100 futures pointed down 0.4%.