60% of Georgians are Uncomfortable Traveling during Pandemic

A new AAA travel survey, conducted in January, reveals that 60 percent of Georgians are uncomfortable traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their main concerns are fears of getting sick (60%), new strains of the virus (50%), and the number of COVID-19 cases (56%).  The travel industry has been hit hard by this pandemic. Two in three Georgians (65%) canceled or rescheduled travel plans in 2020. Currently, over half (52%) of Georgians are comfortable staying in a hotel, while only 34 percent feel comfortable taking a commercial flight. The majority (81%) feel most comfortable traveling in their personal vehicle.  The AAA Consumer Pulse™ Survey was conducted online among residents living in Georgia from January 15 – 24, 2021.  A total of 400 residents completed the survey.  Survey results asked of all respondents have a maximum margin of error of ± 4.9% points.  Responses are weighted by age and gender to ensure a reliable and accurate representation of the adult population (18+) in Georgia.