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 period - Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6, 2025. Domestic travel forecast for 2025 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 people. 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 - the highest volume on record. This Independence Day 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

     The highest passenger volume – approximately 2.9 million – is expected on Sunday, July 6.