Labor Day travel forecast: Gas prices may reach record high
Summary
This Labor Day weekend, many Americans are expected to travel by car or plane, with top destinations including Seattle, Orlando, and Boston. Gas prices are predicted to reach an average of $4.03 per gallon, which would be the highest ever for Labor Day.Key Facts
- The average gas price for Labor Day is forecasted to be $4.03 per gallon, higher than last year's $3.19.
- The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen over 17 million air travelers between September 3 and 9.
- United Airlines plans for about 3.4 million passengers over Labor Day, about 300,000 more than last year.
- American Airlines expects more than 3.5 million travelers during the same period.
- The busiest travel days for United Airlines are expected to be September 4 and September 7.
- The largest rush on roads will be Thursday afternoon and Friday daytime, with traffic worst between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. during those days.
- On Labor Day Monday, the worst traffic is expected between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Top U.S. travel destinations for Labor Day include Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York City.
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