47 million people traveling for Thanksgiving

There is inclement weather that on Wednesday was in the Midwest and will be almost on the east coast late Thanksgiving day.

“Lower prices are helping boost disposable income, and enabling families to kick off the holiday season with a Thanksgiving getaway”.

In addition to the restaurant, the Thanksgiving dinner buffet will also be served in the large banquet room at the lodge.

“It worries everybody, but if you’re confident and you have faith, what else can you do?” That means one in seven people will travel 50 or more miles from their home this week.

Today, drivers from across the state have seen gas prices have fall to six year lows, dipping under $1.50 in some areas, a drop of more than 20 cents in just one week.

“In Massachusetts we are predicting that 1,034,000 residents will travel – 900,000 by vehicle”, said AAA Northeast spokesperson Mary Maguire. “But especially those of us who are traveling for thanksgiving”.

Despite improvements in the economy, including steady wage growth, rising disposable income and a falling unemployment rate, consumers remain hesitant to spend at a level that would drive significant travel growth. Redman says these favorable gas prices will continue through this holiday weekend.

Remind teens to be extra careful in more challenging winter driving conditions.

About 46.9 million people will travel this Thanksgiving weekend – the highest number since 2007 – with more than 3.6 million people flying during the holiday.

Americans have become more concerned about threats since the Paris attacks and now identify terrorism as the most important problem facing the nation, Reuters-Ipsos polling shows. “Americans will likely see the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices since 2008”. As of Tuesday, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas, according to travel-services provider AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report, stood at $2.06.

AAA’s projections are based on economic forecasting and research by IHS Global Insight. Troopers are also asking Alabamians not to alter their plans over the holiday. TSA recommends arriving at the airport at least two hours before a flight if travelers are not yet enrolled in TSA Pre.