MIAMI VALLEY — It is a busy travel week for millions of Americans leading up to Thanksgiving.
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As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak, Tuesday and Wednesday are big travel days right before Thanksgiving.
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AAA predicts millions of drivers will travel on interstates, including I-75 in Ohio.
News Center 7’s Amber Jenkins says over 73 million people will be on the road for Thanksgiving, an increase from last year, according to AAA.
Some flyers opted to drive because of airport uncertainty during the shutdown.
One told us that she did not know what to expect.
“I was very nervous about it. I didn’t want to go, but everyone else did,” said Megan Mirka. “So, we came, and it was good. Whatever changed. I’m glad because this was very different than last month.”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expected a record 31 million Americans to fly during this holiday period.
“We know that it is our responsibility, not just to keep travelers safe, but also to make sure that we’re getting them to their locations and to their destinations safely on time and efficiently,” said Kristi Noem, DHS Homeland Security Secretary.
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