Memorial Day 2024 Could Be Busiest For Travelers. According to sources, 2024 is poised to witness one of the busiest travel seasons in nearly two decades, with an estimated 43.8 million individuals planning trips of at least 50 miles.  — united airlines forecasts 2024 will be its busiest memorial day weekend ever, with over 3 million passengers expected to fly between thursday, may 23, and tuesday, may 28.

“that’s when you’re going to see the most congestion on the roadways,” shupe said. 2024 memorial day weekend could break travel records.