The coronavirus pandemic and hard economic times are expected to shrink holiday travel in New England to a 20-year low.
The projected 35% decrease in New Englanders’ year-end journeys is the greatest drop in the nation, according to AAA. The forecast stems from economic data, including unemployment, and concerns about COVID-19, AAA spokeswoman Amy Parmenter said Monday,
Auto travel in the six-state region is expected to be down 31% from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 compared with last year and air travel will shrink by more than 60% — the lowest figures since AAA started keeping records.