Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Whether flying or driving, here’s what to
There’s nothing like the excitement of hitting the road for a Labor Day weekend trip. But we all know how quickly that excitement can fade when we run in to car troubles or flight delays. AAA says they anticipate more than 545,000 car breakdowns for the holiday. Battery problems, flat tires and lockouts are the top problems people face. AAA spokesman Robert Sinclair joins FOX Weather for more.
NEW YORK – Summer is coming to a close, meaning millions of Americans will hit the roads and take to the sky for Labor Day weekend.
And most people who are traveling will be driving, with more than 80% of people taking their car as opposed to a plane.
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AAA predicts this to be the busiest Labor Day travel weekend in three years, reaching pre-pandemic levels. Trends are similar to the busy Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends this year. And whether you are driving or flying, travel experts advise leaving early in the morning or late at night.
Top domestic destinations
- Seattle, Wash.
- Orlando, Fla.
- Las Vegas, Nev.
- Denver, Colo.
- Boston, Mass.
- Anchorage, Alaska
- New York, Nev.
- Anaheim, Calif.
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Chicago, Ill.
“AAA anticipates that Friday, Sept. 2, will be the busiest travel day of the holiday weekend, as we see travelers mixed with commuters on Friday afternoon trying to get down to the shore,” said AAA Mid-Atlantic spokeswoman Jana Tidwell. “Trying to get to the beaches during those peak commute times is not going to be fun. It’s not going to be easy.”
Travelers move through one of the Transportation Security Administration lines at Ronald Reagan National Airport’s Terminal B and C September 1, 2017, in Washington, DC.
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Leaving at off-peak times will not only save time but money by cutting down on the gas you will burn sitting in traffic.
AAA is urging those hitting the road this weekend to have their vehicle checked before a trip to avoid a breakdown. Robert Sinclair, AAA Spokesperson, joined FOX Weather to talk more about Labor Day travel.
Gas prices have dropped since reaching the $5-a-gallon highs seen in June. Right now, $3.82 is the national average.
With high temperatures forecasted, too, you will not want to deal with any car troubles on the side of the road in the heat. Be sure to check your battery before a road trip.
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The FOX Forecast Center says models are coming into agreement that much of the East will be dealing with stormy weather while the West will stay hot and humid for the Labor Day holiday.
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AAA said their top calls received are for dead batteries and flat tires.
“The heat has a cumulative effect on car batteries, especially. And we’re at five heat waves at this point in the season,” Tidwell said.
AAA anticipates more than 545,000 breakdowns nationwide for the Labor Day holiday based on last year’s data.
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