Travel Smart This Labor Day | Kansas City News

This Labor Day weekend, travel costs are soaring as 63,000 passengers flood KCI Airport — but savvy travelers are cutting expenses with points, flexible dates, and gas-saving hacks. Families like Byron Moore’s are turning credit card rewards into affordable getaways, while AAA reports a 2% jump in domestic flights. With gas prices near $4 a gallon, flying often wins out over driving. Whether you’re road-tripping or boarding a plane, smart planning and shared budgets help stretch your dollars — because life’s too short not to enjoy the trip. Don’t forget: arrive early and check parking options if you’re driving to the airport. 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/8daf60483af37549