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The group says about 33.2 million people will travel by car this year, a 2.1 percent jump from 2008. The numbers were based on a survey of 1,350 households.
Air travel was expected to dip 6.7 percent, with about 2.3 million people booking holiday flights. The drop continues a decade-long trend of fewer people traveling by air for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Still, AAA officials say the slight increase marks a change in consumer confidence, as travelers may feel more financially secure and willing to spend money despite the recession.
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