JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nearly 82 million Americans are making their way home following Thanksgiving celebrations, with Sunday marking the busiest return travel day of the holiday period, according to AAA.
At Jacksonville International Airport, travelers shared their holiday experiences as they prepared for their return flights. Lyla Walker, heading to Pittsburgh, spent Thanksgiving in Valdosta, Georgia, before making her way to the airport for her return journey.
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For mother-daughter duo Jan and Addie Burke, the holiday brought both fun and friendly competition. “We played card roulette,” Addie shared, with both mother and daughter admitting the game sparked “a little family tension.”
While the weekend saw some flight disruptions, with a handful of delays and at least one cancellation reported on both Saturday and Sunday, most travelers reported smooth itineraries.
For those driving home Monday, AAA warned that peak congestion is expected between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. Travelers planning their return are advised to depart after 8 p.m. for optimal road conditions.
AAA reminded drivers to remain vigilant for crashes and construction zones, and to move over for emergency vehicles.
The organization’s Tow-2-Go program remains available until 6 a.m. Monday as a last-resort option to prevent drunk driving. The service offers rides and vehicle transport to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. While reservations aren’t accepted, the service is available to both members and non-members by calling 855-286-9246.