Labor Day travelers are facing higher costs for flights and hotels as they head out for the final holiday weekend of summer, according to AAA and travel expert Pauline Frommer.AAA booking data shows domestic airfare is up 2% compared with last year, averaging $750 for a round-trip ticket. Fares to the holiday weekend’s most popular domestic destinations are nearly 20% higher, averaging $790.Hotel prices are also rising, with domestic bookings up 9% and international hotel bookings up 12% compared with last Labor Day weekend, according to AAA."We are seeing prices ticking up for airfares most d...
Labor Day travel costs climb as airfare, hotel prices move higher
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Sep 4, 2026 • 6 days ago
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