More than 110 million Americans to travel for holidays despite COVID-19 surge

Despite the nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases, more than 110 million Americans are hitting the roads and crowding airports at near pre-pandemic levels, according to AAA. Last year, only about 80 million traveled for the holidays.

"We're 27% ahead of where we were last year," said Robert Sinclair, a senior manager of public affairs at AAA Northeast. "Without a doubt, people have more confidence with the vaccines and the boosters." 

Six million will fly, many of them skittish and packing their Omicron trepidation with their toiletries.