It’s Thanksgiving week. These are expected to be the busiest travel days.

The Thanksgiving holiday is always a busy time for travelers in the United States, and this year is no exception. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the roads and take to the skies to spend the holiday with family and friends.

At the nation’s airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is gearing up to screen nearly 18 million people from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to the Tuesday after the holiday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also anticipates that this will be the busiest Thanksgiving in terms of flights in at least 15 years.

While air travel is expected to be busy, the majority of people will be hitting the road for their Thanksgiving celebrations. AAA projects that a record-breaking 81.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday period, with an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving.

The busiest days for flying are expected to be the Sunday after Thanksgiving, with the TSA planning to screen more than 3 million travelers on that day alone. Airlines for America also forecasts that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be the busiest day of the travel period, with 3.39 million travelers expected. The second-busiest day is projected to be Monday, Dec. 1, followed by the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Overall, U.S. airlines are expected to fly a record 31 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period. The FAA predicts that Tuesday, Nov. 25, will be the peak travel day, with more than 52,000 flights expected nationwide.

In terms of driving, AAA expects that at least 73 million people will travel by car this Thanksgiving, accounting for nearly 90% of all travelers. The Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons before Thanksgiving are projected to be the most congested for drivers, with heavy traffic expected in major metro areas nationwide.

Weather could also impact travel plans, with storms moving across the country bringing heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, cold temperatures, and snowfall to various regions. Travelers should stay updated on weather conditions and plan accordingly.

As families prepare to reunite for Thanksgiving, it’s important to stay informed and be prepared for potential travel disruptions. Whether flying or driving, the key is to plan ahead and stay safe on the roads and in the skies.