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JOSEPH VILLARIN

ON THE FIELD NEWS

WASHINGTON - AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019.

According to the Transportation Security Administration, Chicago O’Hare International Airport on June 22, 2025, broke the record for most people screened on a single day - just shy of 114,000 individuals.

Sunday was also the busiest day nationwide in TSA’s history - nearly 3.1 million individuals screened.

AAA estimates 61.6 million people will travel by car, a 2.2% increase over last year, and the highest volume on record. This Independence Day holiday period is expected to see an additional 1.3 million road travelers compared to 2024.

Florida and Hawaii are in high demand for their resorts and attractions, and New York and Boston host two of the most popular fireworks shows

This year’s projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume – approximately 2.9 million – expected on Sunday, July 6.