, more Americans are taking extended trips around Independence Day,” said Paula Twidale, the senior vice president of AAA Travel.
“We anticipate this July 4th week will be the busiest ever with an additional 5.7 million people traveling compared to 2019,” Twidale said.A police officer looks at a phone while directing traffic at Terminal D of George Bush Intercontinental Airport on July 1, 2022, in Houston. are lower nationally, with the current average at $3.491 per gallon as of Monday, down from $3.538 during the same period last year, according to AAA’s gas, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.
Later in the evening, the annual fireworks display further disrupts traffic, with closures extending from 14th Street to the Lincoln Memorial.With an average price for domestic roundtrip tickets at $800, domestic airfare for the Fourth of July week is 2% cheaper than last year. Travelers line up for security clearance at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on June 28, 2024, in Atlanta.
As a precaution, travelers are advised to arrive at airports two hours early, pre-book parking in advance, and opt for carry-on luggage instead of checked bags to save time and