To be one of the busiest in years, nearing pre-pandemic levels. but americans will be paying more this year just to get to their thanksgiving destinations. cvan clve is at reagan national airport. >> reporter: be it by car, by train, or by plane, the thanksgiving travel rush is about to take off like it's 2019. mariah pollard is heading to north carolina. >> our family is getting older and we don't have that many opportunities to get together. >> reporter: aaa expects nearly 55 million to travel 50 miles or more this year, the third busiest thanksgiving on record. most will drive, but flying w...