MIAMI VALLEY — Thousands of people are getting ready to head out the door ahead of the Christmas holiday celebrations.
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As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak, AAA expects almost 110 million Americans to travel by road this Christmas season.
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They said the best time to drive is before 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The worst time is this afternoon.
AAA estimates that one-third of Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for the Christmas holidays. They expect the number of flyers to increase by over two percent compared to last year.
Aixa Diaz, AAA spokesperson, said that travelers should be prepared.
“If you get cancelled, are you going to rent a car and drive to a different airport, are you just going to drive back home, or are you going to postpone your trip?” she said.
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