AAA: Record travel expected for Memorial Day

(CNN)– A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend.

AAA projects nearly 40 million people will hit the road making road trips the most popular option again this year.

Despite higher gas prices, travel demand remains strong as many Americans kick-off the unofficial start of Summer.

More than three-and-a-half million travelers are expected to fly with airfares down about 6% for people who booked early.

The busiest traffic of the holiday weekend is expected Thursday and Friday afternoons while Sunday is projected to be the lightest day on the roads.