MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Memorial Day holiday weekend is normally a popular traveling time, and this year will be no exception according to Rylie Mansuetti (man-sue-etty) with AAA.

She says those numbers are an increase from 2022.

For those who plan to drive to their Memorial Day destination, Mansuetti says gas prices are down from last year.

Airports nationwide are reporting a travel surge as the unofficial start of the summer travel season begins.