Labor Day Travel Costs Surge | Oklahoma City News

Labor Day travel is packed and pricey this year as Americans cram in summer escapes—domestic and overseas. Flights, hotels, and gas are all up, with gas hitting $4.09 a gallon and flights averaging $750 roundtrip. Experts warn Thursday evening and Friday will be gridlocked; leave an hour or two earlier to avoid chaos. Rental cars are especially tight in hotspots like Vegas, Denver, and Orlando. AAA urges pre-trip car checks and emergency kits—last year they helped 400K drivers with flats and dead batteries. Domestic favorites: Seattle, Orlando, New York; international picks: Rome, London. National parks and Alaska cruises from Seattle are also trending. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c04cfbc76b615b2