Thanksgiving travel rush: Millions of Americans, including thousands of Oregonians, set to hit the road and skies

PORTLAND, Ore. — More than 55 million Americans are planning to travel for Thanksgiving this week.

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It’s expected to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving travel week since the year 2000.

About 8% of people will fly, including 97,000 Oregonians.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the FAA is working with airlines to plan around any bad weather.

Nearly 89% of people will be driving, including about 671,000 Oregonians.

Officials say Wednesday afternoon is listed as the worst time to hit the road.