ORLANDO, Fla. — The Thanksgiving travel rush is officially underway, with record-breaking numbers expected this year, according to AAA. More than 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more during the holiday, marking an all-time high for the state.

The travel industry anticipates significant profits, with AAA reporting a record number of travelers this year. Almost 80 million people are traveling — nearly two million more than last year. Despite higher ticket prices,