Labor Day journey weekend hits new highs with 17 million vacationers

As Americans wrap up the summer time, thousands and thousands are touring this Labor Day weekend in what’s trending to be the busiest vacation journey weekend on report.

Vacationers lined up on the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) making an attempt to get dwelling after one final summer time journey.

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“It feels good to be traveling, just to get one last trip before school starts,” mentioned one PBIA traveler.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers say decrease airfares and a post-pandemic rebound have contributed to the journey surge, with greater than 17 million individuals anticipated to fly this weekend — a record-breaking quantity.

Jeff Page with Cruise Planners mentioned he’s not shocked by the numbers.

“It’s not unusual this time of year to see that last-minute rush for people to get something in before the kids go back to school and to finish it out. It’s kind of the last chance to do something before the holidays come around,” Page mentioned.

Post-pandemic journey can also be stronger than ever, in keeping with Page.

“We’re seeing a lot of demand. We used to call it revenge travel when things first opened up,” Page added.

The journey uptick can also be being pushed by lower gas prices this Labor Day weekend — $3.15 per gallon — the bottom since 2020.

Page added that he’s already seeing bookings for the vacation journey season.

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