By this time next week, you will have plenty of company on area roads and local airports. AAA (American Automobile Association) predicts record numbers traveling at least 50 miles during the Thanksgiving travel season. Nearly 80 million will head to the roads, while another 31 million will take to the skies between November 26th and December 2nd. Those driving will be greeted by gas prices about 25 cents less than last year. Those flying domestically will see slightly higher fares than last year while the cost of travel overseas has dropped. Austin Straubel Airport Director Marty Piette says they are also expected to see increased traffic over the holiday week and encourage people to plan if they want to travel in the coming weeks and months.

Piette says they are also expecting additional traffic at the airport, not just because of the holidays but also because of the Packers game scheduled for Thanksgiving night. You are encouraged to pack extra patience on November 27th and December 1st, which are expected to be the two busiest days of the season.