Thanksgiving Travel and Trends

Thanksgiving travel is anticipated to reach record numbers, with AAA predicting that 80 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles, primarily by car, due to falling gas prices, bringing the average cost down to $3.06 per gallon. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen approximately 18.3 million passengers at airports, although travel disruptions have begun, with more than 1,600 flight delays reported on Monday, partially due to weather conditions and a strike at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Amidst the holiday travel, research has highlighted the average American consumes over 2,000 calories during Thanksgiving dinner, with Gen Z typically exceeding this at an average of 2,200 calories. Additional calories from leftovers further contribute to this, though experts humorously suggest that calories may not count on Thanksgiving.