Holiday Travel Smashes Records Again: AAA Says 122 Million Americans Are On The Move As Gas Prices Slide, Confidence Returns - American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL)

Group 1 - Holiday travel in the United States is expected to exceed previous records, driven by lower gas prices and increased consumer confidence [1][2] - More than 122 million Americans are anticipated to travel this season, representing a 2% year-over-year increase [2] - 89% of travelers are expected to drive, with average gas prices at $2.85 per gallon, down from $3 or $4 a year ago [3][5] Group 2 - Air travel is also experiencing record levels, although airfares have increased by 7% year-over-year, averaging nearly $900 [4][5] - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) forecasts a peak travel volume of approximately 2.86 million on a specific Sunday, slightly higher than the previous year's busiest day [6] - Major aviation stocks have seen slight increases, with the US Global Jets ETF up 8.68% this month, indicating positive momentum in the airline sector [6][7]