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Labor Day travel forecast anticipates high passenger volume and projected peak gas prices
Airlines and transportation agencies prepare for heavy holiday traffic as fuel price estimates reach a potential record national average.
The short version
- GasBuddy projects national fuel prices will average $4.03 per gallon over the Labor Day holiday, potentially reaching a record high for the period.
- The Transportation Security Administration projects screening over 17 million passengers between Sept. 3 and Sept. 9.
- Major airlines and traffic analytics firms forecast peak air and road travel congestion concentrated on Thursday, Friday, and Monday.
Key facts
- GasBuddy predicts the national average gas price for Labor Day will reach $4.03 per gallon, up from the $3.19 average recorded by AAA the previous year.[ABC News]
- The TSA anticipates screening more than 17 million passengers across domestic airports from Sept. 3 through Sept. 9.[ABC News]
- American Airlines estimates carrying over 3.5 million travelers between Sept. 3 and Sept. 8, while United Airlines expects approximately 3.4 million passengers.[ABC News]
- According to INRIX, the heaviest highway traffic congestion is expected on Thursday afternoon, Friday from noon to 8 p.m., and Labor Day afternoon.[ABC News]
- AAA booking data identifies Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York City as the top domestic holiday destinations.[ABC News]
What remains uncertain
- Actual holiday gas price averages remain dependent on real-time market fluctuations relative to the $4.03 per gallon forecast.[ABC News]
Sources
- Labor Day travel forecast: Gas prices may reach record highABC News - Top Stories