AAA: 45 million to travel Memorial Day

- AAA and multiple outlets project a record 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles over the 2026 Memorial Day weekend, driving heavy demand on roads and flights. - Time and USA Today emphasize the scale as a national record and advise that airports and highways will see major crowding around May 25. - Travelers should expect congestion on routes to beaches and parks and plan departures to avoid peak windows. (weartv.com) (usatoday.com)