{"id":17329,"date":"2020-11-09T10:16:59","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T16:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=17329"},"modified":"2020-11-08T19:58:39","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T01:58:39","slug":"aaa-says-holiday-travel-season-approaches-covd-19-remains-a-concern-yet-confidence-is-growing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2020\/11\/09\/aaa-says-holiday-travel-season-approaches-covd-19-remains-a-concern-yet-confidence-is-growing\/","title":{"rendered":"AAA says Holiday Travel Season Approaches, COVD-19 Remains a Concern, Yet Confidence is Growing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AAA\"Nashville, TN <\/strong>– Tennesseans are cautiously developing plans for the holiday travel season. A new AAA survey determined that the pandemic and presidential election are key influencers in how comfortable people feel about traveling in the coming months.<\/p>\n

According to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse\u2122 survey<\/a>, the majority (74%) are concerned about traveling this holiday season, due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

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AAA reports 75% of Tennesseans will be traveling this holiday season n their personal vehicle. (AAA)<\/p><\/div>\n

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However, confidence is improving. Nearly half (47%) of Tennesseans say they are more comfortable traveling now, compared to earlier this year when the pandemic began.<\/p>\n

Read the full survey here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One-in-four Tennesseans (25%) plan to travel this holiday season.<\/p>\n

Although that\u2019s less than half as many as last year, nearly one in seven (13%) have yet to decide if they will take a trip. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhile many will prefer to stay home this holiday season, some Tennesseans are more willing to travel than they were earlier this year,\u201d said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA \u2013 The Auto Club Group.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether that confidence is based on more education about COVID-19 or simply a need to get out, AAA urges all travelers to follow the safety advice of the CDC and work with a trusted travel advisor,\u201d Cooper stated.<\/p>\n

Preferred Modes of Transportation<\/h3>\n

Automobile<\/strong><\/p>\n

The majority of Tennesseans (75%) say they are most comfortable traveling in their personal vehicle. This mode of transportation provides more personal control over cleanliness and social distancing. Auto travel tends to be more affordable due to lower gas prices, and allows drivers to be more flexible with the timing of their trip.<\/p>\n

Air Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three-in-five Tennesseans (60%) are still uncomfortable taking a commercial flight. However, the risk of contracting the virus on an airplane is minimal, according to a new study from the Department of Defense.<\/p>\n

The study determined that face coverings and airplanes\u2019 air filtration systems dramatically reduce the amount of hazardous particles in the air.  <\/p>\n

Airlines are taking steps to help travelers understand safety protocols, which include keeping the middle seat open on some airlines, including Delta. Travelers can consult with a AAA Travel Advisor to talk through available options and what to expect during their trip.<\/p>\n

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When do Tennesseans Typically Book Holiday Travel?<\/strong><\/p>\n