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Epoch Times
23-05-2025
- Epoch Times
Americans Are Expected to Set Travel Record on Memorial Day Weekend
Between trips along the nation's highways and byways or flights high in the sky, Americans are determined to travel in what may be record numbers this year for Memorial Day weekend. Roughly 45.1 million of them are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between May 22 and May 26 for the long weekend, according to The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Even amid what With so many off work and school, holiday travel overall has been surging to new records over the previous years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Americans are craving 'experiences over material things,' said AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz. Related Stories 5/18/2025 5/22/2025 'Travel is a personal and emotional decision,' Diaz told The Epoch Times. 'Trips don't have to be costly. Travel can be as simple as packing up the car, driving to a nearby beach or lake, and staying with family and friends.' Gasoline prices are dropping. As of May 22, the current U.S. average gasoline price is $3.195, down from $3.61 a year ago, Severe weather in multiple states could affect vacation plans. Here's what to expect from Memorial Day travel in 2025. On the Road Roughly 39.4 million people are projected to hit the open road this year for Memorial Day weekend, which is an additional one million travelers than in 2024, according to AAA. That means 87 percent of Americans traveling this weekend will opt to drive instead of other modes of transportation, in part because of the lower gas prices. Road trips are also easy, offer flexibility, and are a more viable option for most people, Diaz noted. And since some students will be due back in school on Tuesday, others opt to drive to destinations 'closer to home over the long weekend,' she said. Car rentals for Memorial Day travel are averaging $44 per day, which is in line with last year's prices, Hertz, a AAA car rental partner, said Friday is expected to be the busiest pickup day, with SUVs being among the most popular rental vehicles for the weekend travel. The cities with the highest demand for rental cars include Orlando, Denver, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami, and Seattle. INRIX, a provider of transportation data and analysis, Cities like Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Washington could have the heaviest traffic this weekend, INRIX said. In the Air Despite some growing concerns over commercial aviation, particularly after repeat air traffic control Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to book flights for this weekend, the agency said. AAA is anticipating an increase in Memorial Day weekend air travel from last year, when 3.55 million travelers chose to fly to their destinations. This year, 3.61 million Americans are projected to take to the skies, a 2 percent increase from 2024. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen roughly 18 million passengers between May 22 and May 28 this year, according to a Last year, the TSA Luckily, prices on air travel are only up an average of $2 per ticket, according to Hopper. This year, the average airfare for the long Memorial Day weekend is roughly $258 per round-trip ticket. Hopper said the most popular destination cities are Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Chicago, Hopper said. The five airports expected to get the most traffic are Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago O'Hare, Denver, and Los Angeles. Since flights departing after 9 a.m. are twice as likely to be delayed as departures scheduled between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m., Hopper recommends that travelers depart as early in the morning as possible. Also, travelers flying in and out of Newark Airport should be aware of the FAA's Weather Outlook Many of the areas that have been seeing severe weather over the past week may see heavy rain and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. That Travelers are advised to plan ahead and avoid driving on flooded roadways. Based on current AccuWeather On Memorial Day, thunderstorms could affect the Southeast from the lower part of the Mississippi River to Georgia and the Carolinas. AccuWeather senior meteorologist John Feerick said that several areas, like southeast Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas, may get hit with thunderstorms repeatedly over the weekend, which could have a snowball effect on flash flooding. 'Flooding is obviously one of the big killers, so people have to be aware,' Feerick told The Epoch Times. Anyone out on the roads should avoid driving through high water and find alternative routes, he said. There's also a May nor'easter creeping across the north from the Midwest into the Northeast this week, AccuWeather Feerick said the South is expected to be hotter than average this weekend, from South Texas through Florida. 'So, compared to average, it's maybe not going to be quite as shocking. But still, it's probably going to be 5–10 degrees above average,' he said. As for the regions that may see the most vacation-friendly weather for Memorial Day weekend, Feerick pointed to the Southwest, including southern California, and the Gulf Coast, stretching from Houston to South Florida. While these areas may see higher temperatures than average, 'it doesn't look like there's going to be much in terms of thunderstorms.' The mid-Atlantic near the nation's capital may see cooler temperatures, but will be mostly dry this weekend, he said.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
Major motorways under amber traffic warning for Bank Holiday weekend as 18m drivers to hit the roads in getaway rush
MAJOR motorways have been issued amber traffic warnings ahead of 18million drivers hitting the road this Bank Holiday. Motorists are urged to avoid certain routes across the UK as they kick journeys to celebrate the long weekend. 4 4 4 Drivers could suffer hold-ups of up to 55 minutes on stretches of the A30 westbound towards Okehampton, the M5 southbound toward Bridgwater and the A303 westbound past Stonehenge. Similar scenes have been predicted for those heading towards Wales on the M4. Traffic chaos will be worsened by the European Rugby Challenge Cup at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The match starts at 8pm on Friday, with gates opening at 6pm and a spokesperson from Visit Cardiff warned: "The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy due to this rugby match so please plan ahead." The M25, the UK's busiest motorway, is also expected to see terrible delays this weekend according to travel analytics specialists INRIX. On Friday, May 23, the day most drivers will be setting off, the M25 anticlockwise from Junction 4 to Junction 1 near the Dartford Crossing may see lunchtime journeys delayed by more than 45 minutes. Later that day, the M25 anticlockwise between Cobham services (Junction 10) and Clacket Lane services (Junction 6) could face queues of 35 minutes during the evening rush hour. The RAC have warned of the worst traffic on Friday and Saturday when the highest number of trips are expected to be made. It is projected that each day could see 3.4 million journeys as Brits make a getaway for the long weekend. This figure drops on Sunday, May 25 with 2.7 million trips expected. The this jumps up to 3 million on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, for the start of the half-term. On top of that, an addition 5.4 million trips may take place throughout the weekend. Research from RAC suggests that the best times to hit the roads will be very early in the morning or into the evening. A majority of drivers say they'll set off some time between 5am and 12pm. Drivers who are able to do so are advised to leave their journeys as late as possible as traffic is expected to peter out later in the day. RAC Mobile Mechanic, Aaron Bryan, said: "Our research shows it really is best to leave as early or late as possible this bank holiday weekend, as the majority of motorists are planning to set off in the morning. 'While Devon and Cornwall remain some of the most popular destinations for summer getaways, many other major routes across the country could be hit by increased traffic – not least the M25 which so many drivers use to reach the coast and the South East. "These stretches are likely to be equally as busy on Friday 30 May when drivers use the same roads for return journeys.' Just 3% of motorists are planning their journeys for between 7pm and 1pm after the evening rush hour Shaun Jones, the AA Patrol of the Year, added: "With the upcoming bank holiday, we anticipate a significant increase in traffic. Drivers should ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before setting off – Check tyres, oil and coolant levels and make sure you have enough fuel or EV charge for your journey. "We also encourage drivers taking longer journeys to take regular breaks to avoid fatigue and keep everyone refreshed. By following these tips, we can all contribute to a safer and more pleasant travel experience during the bank holiday weekend." This comes as Brits have also been warned of a Bank Holiday washout after temperatures plummeted to -3C overnight. The Met Office forecast predicts incoming thunderstorms, frost and heavy rain over the long weekend. After spates of glorious weather over the last few weeks, the mercury plunged as low as -3C in northern parts of Scotland last night. Elsewhere much of the UK hovered between 0C and 3C. But the turn in weather is just the beginning, with forecasters warning of possible thunderstorms coming in over the weekend. While it is mainly scattered showers, some storms may develop across northwest England and southwest Scotland. The rainy weather will gradually spread across the nation on Saturday, with Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday likely seeing both sunshine and showers. Today's forecast will see sunny spells across much of the UK, with temperature highs of 22C in the West Midlands. Figures will also hover at around 19C in the south east by the afternoon. Elsewhere, Northern Ireland will be hit by downpours but the mercury will reach highs of 15C. 4
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
Bank Holiday getaway chaos starts early with drivers stuck in huge queues – check worst times to hit the roads
THE Bank Holiday getaway chaos has started early today with drivers stuck in huge queues. Traffic was spotted crawling on the A2 in South East London as holidaymakers started to make their getaways ahead of the weekend. 4 4 Drivers have been advised to check traffic conditions with 17.9 million road trips expected over the late May Bank Holiday. The RAC and transport analysts INRIX are warning of a potential "double dose of delays" today and on Saturday. The highest number of leisure trips are projected to be made by car – 3.4 million on both days respectively. With most getaway trips due to begin before lunchtime, research suggests the best times to hit the road will be very early in the morning or into the evening. A majority of drivers say they'll head off at some point between 5am and 12pm. Meanwhile 14 per cent plan to leave between 5am and 8am and nearly a third intend to travel mid-morning between 8am and 10am. A further quarter will set off later between 10am and 12pm. Traffic is expected to peter out significantly later in the day with those that can advised to leave their journeys as late as possible. Just 3 per cent of motorists are planning trips between 7pm and 11pm following the evening rush hour. Experts are warning M25 users to plan well ahead as the UK's busiest motorway is expected to bear the brunt of the worst delays. Elon Musk's Cybertrucks are coming to Britain - and may spell the end of household bills On Friday – the day most drivers will be setting off – the M25 anticlockwise from J4 to J1 near the Dartford Crossing may see lunchtime journeys delayed by more than 45 minutes compared to normal. Later in the day, the M25 anticlockwise between Cobham services (J10) and Clacket Lane services (J6) may face queues of 35 minutes longer at 5pm during the evening rush hour. Elsewhere multiple routes connecting the West Country to the rest of the UK are expected to carry the lion's share of journeys on Saturday. Stretches of the A30 westbound towards Okehampton, the M5 southbound to Bridgwater and the A303 westbound past Stonehenge may suffer hold-ups of up to 55 minutes more than usual. 4 4 With the bank holiday weekend marking the start of the school half-term break in many parts of the UK, there's little reprieve for drivers travelling home back on Friday, May 30. RAC Mobile Mechanic Aaron Bryan said: "Our research shows it really is best to leave as early or late as possible this bank holiday weekend, as the majority of motorists are planning to set off in the morning. "If the warm weather continues, travelling at cooler hours of the day saves fuel, puts less strain on the air conditioning system, and means older cars have much less chance of overheating. "Regardless of the weather, always check your vehicle's oil and coolant levels before setting off, as well as tyre pressure and tread depth. "Alternatively, an RAC Mobile Mechanic can check any battery or brake pad issues before you travel, along with diagnosing any faults signalled by dashboard warning lights. "There's no need to squeeze in a last-minute trip to the garage either, as we can come to you at home or work. "In hot temperatures, it's wise to carry lots of water, food and a tool kit, with jump leads, torch and some first aid basics. "In the worst-case scenario of a breakdown, make sure you've got an umbrella and sunscreen to provide shade for all passengers when awaiting assistance. "While Devon and Cornwall remain some of the most popular destinations for summer getaways, many other major routes across the country could be hit by increased traffic – not least the M25 which so many drivers use to reach the coast and the South East. "These stretches are likely to be equally as busy on Friday 30 May when drivers use the same roads for return journeys."
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Bank Holiday getaway chaos starts early with drivers stuck in huge queues – check worst times to hit the roads
Experts are warning of a potential 'double dose of delays' on Friday and Saturday RED LIGHT Bank Holiday getaway chaos starts early with drivers stuck in huge queues – check worst times to hit the roads Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Bank Holiday getaway chaos has started early today with drivers stuck in huge queues. Traffic was spotted crawling on the A2 in South East London as holidaymakers started to make their getaways ahead of the weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The Bank Holiday getaway chaos has started early today with drivers stuck in huge queues Credit: George Cracknell Wright 4 Traffic was spotted crawling on the A2 in South East London as holidaymakers started to make their getaways ahead of the weekend Credit: George Cracknell Wright Drivers have been advised to check traffic conditions with 17.9 million road trips expected over the late May Bank Holiday. The RAC and transport analysts INRIX are warning of a potential "double dose of delays" today and on Saturday. The highest number of leisure trips are projected to be made by car – 3.4 million on both days respectively. With most getaway trips due to begin before lunchtime, research suggests the best times to hit the road will be very early in the morning or into the evening. A majority of drivers say they'll head off at some point between 5am and 12pm. Meanwhile 14 per cent plan to leave between 5am and 8am and nearly a third intend to travel mid-morning between 8am and 10am. A further quarter will set off later between 10am and 12pm. Traffic is expected to peter out significantly later in the day with those that can advised to leave their journeys as late as possible. Just 3 per cent of motorists are planning trips between 7pm and 11pm following the evening rush hour. Experts are warning M25 users to plan well ahead as the UK's busiest motorway is expected to bear the brunt of the worst delays. Elon Musk's Cybertrucks are coming to Britain - and may spell the end of household bills On Friday – the day most drivers will be setting off – the M25 anticlockwise from J4 to J1 near the Dartford Crossing may see lunchtime journeys delayed by more than 45 minutes compared to normal. Later in the day, the M25 anticlockwise between Cobham services (J10) and Clacket Lane services (J6) may face queues of 35 minutes longer at 5pm during the evening rush hour. Elsewhere multiple routes connecting the West Country to the rest of the UK are expected to carry the lion's share of journeys on Saturday. Stretches of the A30 westbound towards Okehampton, the M5 southbound to Bridgwater and the A303 westbound past Stonehenge may suffer hold-ups of up to 55 minutes more than usual. 4 Almost four-in-10 journeys will be squeezed into the first two days Credit: George Cracknell Wright 4 Most getaway trips are due to begin before lunchtime Credit: George Cracknell Wright With the bank holiday weekend marking the start of the school half-term break in many parts of the UK, there's little reprieve for drivers travelling home back on Friday, May 30. RAC Mobile Mechanic Aaron Bryan said: "Our research shows it really is best to leave as early or late as possible this bank holiday weekend, as the majority of motorists are planning to set off in the morning. "If the warm weather continues, travelling at cooler hours of the day saves fuel, puts less strain on the air conditioning system, and means older cars have much less chance of overheating. "Regardless of the weather, always check your vehicle's oil and coolant levels before setting off, as well as tyre pressure and tread depth. "Alternatively, an RAC Mobile Mechanic can check any battery or brake pad issues before you travel, along with diagnosing any faults signalled by dashboard warning lights. "There's no need to squeeze in a last-minute trip to the garage either, as we can come to you at home or work. "In hot temperatures, it's wise to carry lots of water, food and a tool kit, with jump leads, torch and some first aid basics. "In the worst-case scenario of a breakdown, make sure you've got an umbrella and sunscreen to provide shade for all passengers when awaiting assistance. "While Devon and Cornwall remain some of the most popular destinations for summer getaways, many other major routes across the country could be hit by increased traffic – not least the M25 which so many drivers use to reach the coast and the South East. "These stretches are likely to be equally as busy on Friday 30 May when drivers use the same roads for return journeys."
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Bank Holiday getaway chaos starts early with drivers stuck in huge queues – check worst times to hit the roads
THE Bank Holiday getaway chaos has started early today with drivers stuck in huge queues. Traffic was spotted crawling on the A2 in South East London as holidaymakers started to make their getaways ahead of the weekend. Advertisement 4 The Bank Holiday getaway chaos has started early today with drivers stuck in huge queues Credit: George Cracknell Wright 4 Traffic was spotted crawling on the A2 in South East London as holidaymakers started to make their getaways ahead of the weekend Credit: George Cracknell Wright Drivers have been advised to check traffic conditions with 17.9 million road trips expected over the late May Bank Holiday. The RAC and transport analysts INRIX are warning of a potential "double dose of delays" today and on Saturday. The highest number of leisure trips are projected to be made by car – 3.4 million on both days respectively. With most getaway trips due to begin before lunchtime, research suggests the best times to hit the road will be very early in the morning or into the evening. Advertisement Read more Motor News A majority of drivers say they'll head off at some point between 5am and 12pm. Meanwhile 14 per cent plan to leave between 5am and 8am and nearly a third intend to travel mid-morning between 8am and 10am. A further quarter will set off later between 10am and 12pm. Traffic is expected to peter out significantly later in the day with those that can advised to leave their journeys as late as possible. Advertisement Most read in Motors Just 3 per cent of motorists are planning trips between 7pm and 11pm following the evening rush hour. Experts are warning M25 users to plan well ahead as the UK's busiest motorway is expected to bear the brunt of the worst delays. Elon Musk's Cybertrucks are coming to Britain - and may spell the end of household bills On Friday – the day most drivers will be setting off – the M25 anticlockwise from J4 to J1 near the Dartford Crossing may see lunchtime journeys delayed by more than 45 minutes compared to normal. Later in the day, the M25 anticlockwise between Cobham services (J10) and Clacket Lane services (J6) may face queues of 35 minutes longer at 5pm during the evening rush hour. Advertisement Elsewhere multiple routes connecting the West Country to the rest of the UK are expected to carry the lion's share of journeys on Saturday. Stretches of the A30 westbound towards Okehampton, the M5 southbound to Bridgwater and the A303 westbound past Stonehenge may suffer hold-ups of up to 55 minutes more than usual. 4 Almost four-in-10 journeys will be squeezed into the first two days Credit: George Cracknell Wright 4 Most getaway trips are due to begin before lunchtime Credit: George Cracknell Wright Advertisement With the bank holiday weekend marking the start of the school half-term break in many parts of the UK, there's little reprieve for drivers travelling home back on Friday, May 30. RAC Mobile Mechanic Aaron Bryan said: "Our research shows it really is best to leave as early or late as possible this bank holiday weekend, as the majority of motorists are planning to set off in the morning. "If the warm weather continues, travelling at cooler hours of the day saves fuel, puts less strain on the air conditioning system, and means older cars have much less chance of overheating. "Regardless of the weather, always check your vehicle's oil and coolant levels before setting off, as well as tyre pressure and tread depth. Advertisement "Alternatively, an RAC Mobile Mechanic can check any battery or brake pad issues before you travel, along with diagnosing any faults signalled by dashboard warning lights. "There's no need to squeeze in a last-minute trip to the garage either, as we can come to you at home or work. "In hot temperatures, it's wise to carry lots of water, food and a tool kit, with jump leads, torch and some first aid basics. "In the worst-case scenario of a breakdown, make sure you've got an umbrella and sunscreen to provide shade for all passengers when awaiting assistance. Advertisement "While Devon and Cornwall remain some of the most popular destinations for summer getaways, many other major routes across the country could be hit by increased traffic – not least the M25 which so many drivers use to reach the coast and the South East. "These stretches are likely to be equally as busy on Friday 30 May when drivers use the same roads for return journeys." Best and worst times to drive this late Spring Bank Holiday weekend: Friday, May 23: Leisure trips by car: 3.4 million Worst times to travel: 10am to 8pm Best times to travel: Before 2pm Saturday, May 24: Leisure trips by car: 3.4 million Worst times to travel: 9am to 4pm Best times to travel: After 5pm Sunday, May 25: Leisure trips by car: 2.7 million Worst times to travel: 11am to 2pm Best times to travel: Before 11am Bank Holiday Monday, May 26: Leisure trips by car: 3 million Worst times to travel: 11am to 6pm Best times to travel: Before 11am
