Labor Day traffic and travel: Busiest times to drive and fly
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Labor Day traffic and travel: Busiest times to drive and fly

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Key Points:

  • Labor Day weekend travel is expected to be heavy, with the Transportation Security Administration projecting over 17 million airport screenings nationwide from September 3 to 9.
  • GasBuddy forecasts the average gas price to reach $4.03 per gallon, the highest ever recorded for Labor Day, compared to $3.19 last year.
  • United Airlines anticipates about 3.4 million passengers during Labor Day, with peak travel on September 4 and 7, while American Airlines expects over 3.5 million travelers, with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport as a major hub.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration predicts September 3 will be the busiest travel day with nearly 54,000 flights, and road congestion will peak Thursday afternoon and Friday midday, with heavy traffic also expected on Labor Day afternoon.

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