AAA Warns of Heavy Labor Day Weekend Travel Congestion, Higher Gas Prices

Higher Fuel Costs This Labor Day Weekend

(CHICAGO) -- AAA Chicago reports that current market trends suggest motorists will pay more than they did a year ago this Labor Day weekend. The natio...

Labor Day weekend travelers face higher gas and airfare costs

SHREVEPORT, La. -- If you're hitting the road this Labor Day weekend, be prepared to share the road — and pay more for travel.

AAA warns of heavy Labor Day weekend travel congestion, higher gas prices

Labor Day weekend travel is ramping up — and AAA is warning of heavy congestion on the roads. Gas prices are also a concern, with state averages running nearly 90 cents higher than a year ago. Mark Jenkins, a spokesperson for AAA, joined News4JAX via Zoom to share travel predictions, the best and worst times to hit the road, and what drivers can expect at the pump this holiday weekend.

AAA predicts higher costs, heavier traffic for Labor Day weekend

Mississippians planning to travel this Labor Day should expect higher costs and heavier traffic. AAA released its Labor Day travel projections for 2026, showing that nearly every category has raised prices compared to this time last year. Despite the high traffic and travel costs AAA predicts, it still expects millions of Americans to take trips […]

Before You Hit The Road, These Will Be The Worst Times To Travel During Labor Day Weekend - Travel Noire

More often than not, holiday weekends bring excitement about time off work mixed with dread over anticipated traffic for those traveling by car. This Labor Day weekend travel period is no different, and a recently released report offers insight into the best times to avoid roads and skip sitting in traffic.  To beat the congestion this Labor Day weekend, avoid driving when the mix of holiday road trippers and work commuters will be at their comb…