Record Memorial Day Travel Set Despite High Gas Prices

May 13, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Parade

Memorial Day travel surges to record highs even with brutal gas prices. Americans hit roads, airways, and rails in massive numbers for holiday escapes. Families prioritize reunions and getaways over fuel costs. Forecasts predict peak congestion at airports and highways nationwide. Enthusiasm for summer kickoff overrides economic hurdles.

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