Labor Day Weekend expected to break travel records

This travel season has broken several records and looks like there’s another set to come tumbling down on the horizon. Multiple reports are putting projections higher than what was seen in 2023, which would make this another season to crack the ceiling.

As of Monday, August 19, AAA reported that bookings for domestic travel are up 9 percent compared to the US Labor Day weekend from last year. Those estimates only include AAA, but that sets the scene for other agencies and organizations in the travel industry that continue to see strong performance this year. The July 4th, Memorial Day, and Spring Break seasons all saw major boosts this year that set new records for those periods of travel.

This year has seen several records broken. For example, the Fourth of July is a popular travel weekend and this year the TSA reported that more than three million people passed through U.S. airports on that Sunday which marked the end of the holiday weekend. Several airline companies reported strong quarters to begin the year. While lower prices and higher prices have impacted the profits seen by those same organizations, that hasn’t stopped them from bringing in record revenue.

Several destinations, both domestic and international stand out are popular options for travelers. For example, areas like Boston, Massachusetts, Chicago, Illinois, and New York City are among the list for those looking to stay within borders. Outside the US, travelers are looking at places like Barcelona, Spain, Athens, Greece, and Dublin, Ireland.

As Labor Day Weekend rounds the corner, many travelers are looking for one last getaway to close out the summer season. So much so, that this is yet another period of the year that is expected to break a record.