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Thanksgiving week holiday travel for Californians could reach its highest level since 2007.
American Automobile Association officials said more than 5.6 million Californians plan to travel 50 miles or more during the four-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to the latest travel survey from AAA.
The AAA said the 5.6 million travelers represents a 3.9 percent increase compared to 2013.
“Increased disposable income is spurring an increase in consumer spending,” AAA Northern California spokeswoman Cynthia Harris said in a
statement. “And for Californians, this post-recession boost and the desire to travel will make this upcoming Thanksgiving holiday a well-deserved
celebration to be spent with family and friends.”
AAA projects more than 600,000 of the travelers will fly, and 192,000 state residents will travel via other modes of transportation including boats and trains, increases of 2.7 and 4.8 percent, respectively.
Dennis Culver, Bay City News
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Dennis Culver, Bay City News
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