Despite high prices for gas and airfare, a record-breaking 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
AAA forecasts 79.9 million people will travel by car, plane or another mode of transportation for Thanksgiving -- up 1.7 million people compared to last year.
The Thanksgiving travel period will see record-breaking numbers for those hitting both the roads and the skies, according to reports from several airlines and travel organizations.
A further escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran could send oil and gas prices significantly higher, said Ramanan Krishnamoorti, a professor of petroleum engineering at the University of Houston.
A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and safety advocates are urging drivers to avoid texting and cellphone use while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.