EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 1 MIN
Labor Day Travel: Cheaper but Congested
from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane
Labor Day weekend is here, and millions of Americans are taking one last summer trip. The American Automobile Association says top destinations include Seattle, Orlando and New York, with cruises and theme parks also in demand. Travel is cheaper this year, with flights averaging $720 and hotels down 11%, while gas prices remain steady at $3.30 a gallon. But drivers should brace for congestion — travel data shows traffic nearly doubled in cities like New York, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Labor Day weekend is here, and millions of Americans are taking one last summer trip. The American Automobile Association says top destinations include Seattle, Orlando and New York, with cruises and theme parks also in demand. Travel is cheaper this year, with flights averaging $720 and hotels down 11%, while gas prices remain steady at $3.30 a gallon. But drivers should brace for congestion — travel data shows traffic nearly doubled in cities like New York, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter
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