Travel expert Gabe Saglie provides top tips for navigating busy travel on 'Your World.' With Labor Day weekend nearly here, millions of Americans are expected to hit the road or take to the skies for a quick, end-of-summer-season getaway. Domestic travel is up 9% this Labor Day weekend compared to last year, according to an Aug.
19 report from the American Automobile Association. Plus, travel costs are down slightly from last year as well, AAA said, and the national average for gas prices has dropped about 30 cents compared to 2023. 5 SECRET SUMMER-TRAVEL PACKING HACKS TO MAXIMIZE CARRY-ON SPACE AND MINIMIZE STRESS "Despite the popularity of summer road trips, overall gas demand is down as daily driving habits have changed post-pandemic, preventing pump prices from spiking," according to the release, although that may change if a hurricane were to hit the Gulf Coast, AAA warned.
By land or by air, millions of Americans are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend. (Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Taylor Glascok/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Read on for some additional tips and tricks for smart travel. 1.
Watch your timing Although it is not always possible to leave for a road trip at a specific time, there are certain times that should be avoided if at all possible, according to a recent study by INRIX, a software company that provides traffic updates. The absolute peak time for Labor Day weekend travel will be Thursday, Aug. 29, from 1 p.
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