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2.2 million Southern Californians expected to travel over Thanksgiving
Number is up 8 percent from last year, says Auto Club.
By Kristen SchottPublished: November 22, 2009 09:56 AM
Photo courtesy of FotoliaAbout 2.2 million Southern Californians are expected to travel over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, according to a new report from the Auto Club. The number is up 8 percent from last year, though it is down 32 percent from 2007.
The Auto Club calls the jump a "partial rebound," but the downturn in the economy is still weighing heavily on the minds of consumers, according to spokesman Jeffrey Spring.
"A recent poll we took of local residents revealed that of those who do plan to travel over the November and December holidays, more than one-third are planning to spend less on their trips," he says.
About 1.9 million people – or 85 percent – are expected to travel via automobile over the holiday, according to the report. The number is up 9 percent from last year, though it's down 26 percent from 2007. Some 166,000 individuals will get to their destination via plane, which is a 1 percent decline from 2008 and a 60 percent decrease from 2007.
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Photo courtesy of Fotolia The Auto Club calls the jump a "partial rebound," but the downturn in the economy is still weighing heavily on the minds of consumers, according to spokesman Jeffrey Spring. "A recent poll we took of local residents revealed that of those who do plan to travel over the November and December holidays, more than one-third are planning to spend less on their trips," he says. About 1.9 million people – or 85 percent – are expected to travel via automobile over the holiday, according to the report. The number is up 9 percent from last year, though it's down 26 percent from 2007. Some 166,000 individuals will get to their destination via plane, which is a 1 percent decline from 2008 and a 60 percent decrease from 2007. NEXT PAGE >> Related headlines Orange County gains 8,200 jobs in October San Juan Capistrano's general obligation bonds upgraded to AAA 51 percent of first-time buyers can afford O.C. home Kia's Irvine headquarters earns design distinction |
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