Labor Day is approaching, and many American families will be looking to hit the road one last time this weekend before the end of summer. The good news? The cost to travel domestically is down 2%, with the national average price for a gallon of gas about $0.30 below where it was last year, according to AAA. Average airfare is also down compared to last year, according to the government’s consumer price index. The not so good news? All these great travel deals could lead to crowded airports and backed-up highways. The TSA says it expects to screen 17 million people this weekend, hitting a peak on Friday with 2.86 million travelers alone. Ivan Rodriguez has all the latest Labor Day travel trends, including the top domestic destinations, in today’s Consumer Watch.
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