Rochelle Walensky advised unvaccinated people against traveling over the upcoming Labor Day weekend as the U.S. battles back a surge in Covid-19 hospitalizations caused by the highly contagious delta variant. "Given where we are with disease transmission right now, we would say that people need ...
1:30 Labor Day travel alert as Americans set to hit the road, skiesThe pandemic has made travel predictions difficult but roads could get busier with more traffic compared to the summer's holidays. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty ImagesMillions are projected to travel this holiday weekend despite CO...
Drivers can look forward to paying less for gas than last year. The national average over Labor Day weekend in 2023 was $3.81 per gallon. The current average in Massachusetts is $3.36 per gallon, Schieldrop said.
AAA said most people traveling over Labor Day weekend drove to their destinations, with Friday and Monday afternoons being the worst time to be on the road.
Americans traveling by car can expect to see savings on gas costs. The typical cost for gasoline now stands at about $3.50 a gallon, compared to the national average of $3.81 over Labor Day weekend a year ago. Overall demand for gas is down, driven in part by the pandemic enabling remot...
Interestingly enough, while the roads will be a mess this Labor Day weekend, those flying internationally will catch a little break this year. AAA says international travel is down 4% than this time last year. The cause of this drop is likely due to travel costs, which are up 11% since...
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In 2023, gas was $3.81 per gallon over Labor Day weekend, and in recent weeks, it’s hovered around $3.50, AAA said. “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,” AAA ...
“The best times to travel by car over Labor Day weekend are early in the morning or in the evening,” said Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX. “If you must travel during heavy traffic, navigation apps and local departments of transportation can help steer drivers around long delays...
US motorists can also expect to pay less for gas as they set out on holiday weekend road trips. The national average gas price over Labor Day weekend in 2023 was $3.81 per gallon, according to AAA. AAA’s national average gas price on Thursday was $3.36 per gallon. GasBuddy is projectin...