Record holiday travel expected across the U.S.

(The Center Square) - Motorists can expect long security lines and backed-up highways as Americans get on the move for some of the year's biggest travel days. More than one-third of Americans will travel for Christmas this year, with the Southwest a top destination, according to AAA. “AAA is predicting record travel this year – about 400,000 more Americans than we saw last year over the holiday season,” AAA Mountain West Senior Communications Specialist John Treanor told The Center Square Monday. “Which means if you're flying, the airports are going to be busy, and if you're driving, the roadways are going to be busy.” The Southwest is expected to be one of the busiest regions this year as much of the country escapes harsh winter weather. Los Angeles ranks fourth for destination cities within the U.S. this year; Las Vegas, 10th. “The Southwest, particularly around the wintertime, is a big destination for people who are deciding to use this as a vacation week, and certainly a lot of peo