The top U.S. travel destinations are Seattle, Orlando, Florida, and Boston.
Experts say travelers, especially families with young children, prefer the flexibility and the lower cost of road trips versus flying.
Travelers should watch out for Thursday, the day after Christmas, and Sunday when families will be heading home to make it to work on Monday.
A ground stop for American Airlines has been lifted for all of its flights Christmas Eve morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday.
Whatever the worry, travel experts have weighed in to help alleviate some possible pre-flight concerns with answers to your most commonly asked air travel conundrums.
The Christmas and New Year's holiday period is expected to be the busiest on record for both air and road travel, according to AAA.