Travel Costs Surge This Labor Day | Tampa News

Gas prices hit record highs this Labor Day weekend—with the national average at $4.14 and Florida at $3.95—driven by soaring crude oil costs. Travel isn’t getting any cheaper: airfares up 25.5% year-over-year, hotels and dining bills rising too. Despite the cost crunch, millions are still hitting the road and skies, fueled by AAA’s forecast of a packed travel season. One airline’s shutdown could shake up competition and pricing, as demand stays stubbornly high. Buckle up—this holiday trip is going to cost more than ever. 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/a1336d23fd72f68c