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Record number of July 4th travelers expected despite higher gas prices, airfares

AAA is projecting that 72 million Americans will either fly or drive more than 50 miles from home over this Fourth of July weekend. Robert Sinclair, senior manager for AAA, joins CBS News to discuss.

Published July 3, 2026, 7:29 PM
Updated July 3, 2026, 7:46 PM3.2K
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Record number of July 4th travelers expected despite higher gas prices, airfares

AAA is projecting that 72 million Americans will either fly or drive more than 50 miles from home over this Fourth of July weekend. Robert Sinclair, senior manager for AAA, joins CBS News to discuss.

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