The majority of Massachusetts travelers -- about 1.2 million -- will be driving rather than flying over the Fourth of July weekend.
Experts say more people are likely ready to move with lax pandemic travel restrictions, according to AAA.
"Travel is one of those areas that is still in high demand. So after 24 months of being stuck at home, the Fourth of July weekend is gonna be the first time they get back out there to see the world again," Trip Advisor's Brian Hoyt said. Driving is expected to be more popular than flying, which the organization attributed to price hikes, cancellations and delays. In fact, AAA is expecting to see the lowest air travel rates since 2011.
“The first series of flights coming here got canceled in the middle of the night, but it's gonna snowball," traveler Chuck Darnall said."Every flight we were on is overbooked. It's gonna get worse as the weekend comes on, I’m sure.”The heaviest traffic is expected Thursday on I-93, I-95 and the Massachusetts Turnpike. The biggest increase over regular traffic is expected on I-93 south from exits 20 to 4, where traffic will likely be 103% higher than average.
“Traveling by car does provide a level of comfort and flexibility that people may be looking for given the recent challenges with flying,” Maguire said. “But not all destinations are within driving distance, which doesn’t mean you have to abandon your vacation plans. The best advice we can give travelers is to consider working with a travel agent who can help plan for the unexpected – like a flight cancelation. They are your best advocate.
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