Busiest Travel Day of the Year

MYFOXNY.COM - Local airports have been dealing with lots of crowds.

AAA says 1.2 million people are expected to fly to their holiday destinations.

An influx of passengers is expected at all the nation's airports as the busiest travel day of the year moves along.

The roads could see more vehicles as early indicators show people are hoping to save money by driving instead of flying during the Thanksgiving holiday.

According to AAA, there will be a 6.7 percent decrease in air travelers this holiday compared with last year.

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The roads could see more vehicles. Wednesday is a gridlock alert day in New York City.

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About 38 million domestic travelers are expected to go somewhere this holiday -- a far cry from the roughly 58 million who made holiday journeys in 2005 when the economy was better.

If you're headed in or around New York City, be aware of several street closures ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

Click here for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade street closures (beginning Wednesday at 10 am) and for parade route changes