Although the summer travel season just came to an end, Georgians are already beginning to lock in their travel plans for the holidays. In fact, according to a new AAA survey, 69% of residents are already planning to take a holiday vacation. More than half of them (55%) are booking holiday travel plans earlier this year due to higher travel prices. Three-fifths of holiday travelers (61%) say they’re planning at least one flight during the holiday season.
“Whether you plan to book a flight, cruise, or visit a theme park, it’s best to get ahead of the holiday rush and finalize your plans now,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This will help ensure you get the itinerary you want at a competitive price. While it’s possible that those who wait until the last minute could catch a lower rate, their preferred options may already be gone.”
Thanksgiving Travel
Two-thirds of Georgia travelers (66%) are planning a trip with at least one overnight stay for Thanksgiving. According to the survey, the largest share of travelers (37%) will lock in their Thanksgiving travel plans during September. By the end of the month, 53% will have already booked their trip. View the survey
Tips for booking flights during Thanksgiving week
The busiest travel days will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Consider booking a flight on Sunday or Monday before Thanksgiving and Saturday after the holiday. Airports should be less busy, and flights should have more availability.
Christmas Travel
The timing is more spread out for Georgians who are planning a trip for Christmas. Only 10% have already finalized plans, as a fifth will wait until September (20%), with more waiting until October (38%), and November (19%) to book.
Tips for booking flights for Christmas
Regardless of what date Christmas falls on, most travelers depart two to four days prior to the holiday. Since Christmas Day falls on a Monday this year, travelers should expect the…
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