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AAA Texas: 3.2 Million Texans will Travel for Memorial Day to Kick Off Very Busy Summer Travel Season

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 17, 2022 Travel

Coppell, TX — The unofficial start to summer will be a busy one this year as AAA Texas predicts 3.2 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. This is an increase of around 8% over 2021. Air travel continues to rebound, up 25%...

AAA Texas: Year-End Holiday Travel to Rebound Almost to Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber December 14, 2021 Automotive, Gas Prices, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Texas residents who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 8.8 million Texans, an increase of 32% from last year and -8% fewer than 2019, will travel 50 miles...

AAA Texas: Thanksgiving Travel to Rebound Almost to Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 08, 2021 Automotive, Gas Prices, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13 percent from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air travel almost completely...

AAA Texas: Pandemic Prompts More Americans to Consider Travel Insurance

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 21, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Travel

Coppell, TX — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Americans’ travel plans. How they plan—and protect—those trips has also changed. According to a recent AAA Travel survey, more than half (55%) of American adults are planning a vacation of at least one...

AAA Texas Reminds Pet Owners to Focus on Safety as Travel Bookings Surge

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 16, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — With AAA Travel bookings now exceeding 2019 levels, and a reported increase in pet adoptions during the height of the pandemic, many vacationers may consider bringing their new furry friend along for the journey. Whether you’ve had your best friend for a...

AAA Texas: What Happens When Your Road Trip Goes Awry?

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 30, 2021 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Nothing says summer like a road trip, but even the best laid plans can hit a few bumps in the road. With AAA Texas anticipating a record 3.3 million Texans to travel by car for their Independence Day getaway, there is no doubt some travelers will run...

AAA Texas: Independence Day Travel to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels, Setting New All-Time High for Lone Star State Travel Volume

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 22, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — The greatest number of Texans on record, approximately 3.7 million total, are expected to travel during the Independence Day holiday weekend (July 1–5), according to travel forecast data from AAA Texas. A closer look at the travel forecast, which AAA...

AAA Adds Inspected Clean Enhancement to its Diamond Hotel Inspections

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 11, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have adapted their cleaning procedures and housekeeping standards, and the AAA Diamond Program is evolving to meet the changing expectations of today's travelers. In fact, according to AAA research, 76% of...

AAA Texas Projects Positive Outlook for Summer Travel

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 08, 2021 Travel

A greater number of people are anticipated to travel this summer compared to last as new data shows growing interest in domestic road trips and the beginnings of a return to air, international and cruise travel, according to AAA Texas.

AAA Texas: Drivers Should Anticipate Increased Traffic, Greater Delays as Holiday Travel Volume Expected to Increase by 60 Percent

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 26, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Travel is forecasting a substantial increase in the number of Texans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. As a reminder, AAA Texas advises drivers to expect increased delays on their commute and to plan their route. From May 27...

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