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Un número récord de estadounidenses viajará durante el fin de semana del 4 de julio, según la AAA
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Alexandra Skores, CNN
Se pronostica que una cifra récord de 72,2 millones de personas viajará al menos unos 80 kilómetros (50 millas) desde sus hogares en el fin de semana del el 250º aniversario de Estados Unidos, según la Asociación Automovilística Estadounidense (AAA, por sus siglas en i...
Key takeaway La AAA también estima que 5,85 millones de personas realizarán vuelos nacionales —un aumento de apenas el 0,2 % respecto al año anterior—, señalando que los vuelos nacionales de ida y vuelta son un 5 % más caros este año.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans planning to travel during the 4th of July weekend should expect crowded roads and airports. With a record 72.2 million people predicted to travel, local residents can anticipate busy highways and increased traffic congestion. For those flying out of El Paso International Airport, long security lines and packed flights are likely, as airlines such as United and American expect to transport millions of passengers during this period. The Transportation Security Administration's preparations for increased security checks may help mitigate some of the congestion, but travelers should still plan for extra time to get through security. Additionally, with many El Paso residents traveling to visit family and friends or attend patriotic events, local roads and highways may see an influx of traffic, making it essential for drivers to exercise caution and patience.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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Se pronostica que una cifra récord de 72,2 millones de personas viajará al menos unos 80 kilómetros (50 millas) desde sus hogares en el fin de semana del el 250º aniversario de Estados Unidos, según la Asociación Automovilística Estadounidense (AAA, por sus siglas en i...
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