NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Travelers experienced a seamless journey on Saturday at Nashville International Airport over the Memorial Day holiday period.
“I’ve mostly just been unwinding and waiting to collect my luggage before checking in for my flight,” said Isaiah Bain, who was traveling from the Bahamas, as reported by News 2.
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Data from the American Automobile Association indicates that roads might see more traffic than skies this year. Indeed, 87% of Memorial Day travelers apparently prefer driving over flying to reach their destinations.
“It has been quite decent, you know, nothing out of the ordinary,” stated Summer Jackson, who is traveling by air from Nashville to Florida.
Nevertheless, airports anticipate a 2 percent rise in travel over this year’s Memorial Day weekend compared to last year, projecting around 3.61 million airline passengers.
A specialist claims that traveling during summer could surprisingly cost less to some locations.
David Cancio shared with News 2, “This marks my tenth visit to Nashville,” adding, “I’m really excited to return here, particularly over Memorial Day weekend.”
This year’s travel figures are anticipated to exceed pre-pandemic levels by roughly 12%. Particularly in Tennessee, AAA forecasts that close to 948,000 individuals will embark on trips over this upcoming weekend.
AAA’s review of
Memorial Day travel bookings
It has been reported that Orlando, Florida, ranks as the leading domestic destination for American tourists, whereas Rome, Italy, tops the list for international destinations.
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