Headed Out for Labor Day? Join the Other 35.5 Million Americans ...
Ashley Rossi Sep 3, 2015
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In this year's 2015 Labor Day Travel Forecast, AAA reports a one-percent increase in travel over the holiday weekend over last year, which means 35.5 million travelers will be out looking to soak up the last few days of summer. RELATED:Best Labor Day Getaways What's the big deal? Numbers-wise, this is the most travelers the report has predicted since 2008. The report credits income gains, rising household net worth, and a better housing market for giving Americans more disposable income with which to travel.
What Else You Need to Know
85.8 percent (30.4 million) of travelers will be traveling by car, while 7.4 percent (2.6 million) will fly.
Gas prices are also expected to be the lowest in over 10 years, further increasing auto travel.
Average airfares are down one percent (Thanks low gas prices!), while hotel rates are slightly higher compared to 2014.
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Check local travel warnings and traffic reports to optimize your road trip if traveling by car. Haven't tried Waze yet? This might be a good opportunity.
Most public transportation systems will run on a Sunday schedule on the holiday Monday.
