As the summer travel season comes to a close, Labor Day travelers will face continued steep gas prices and a higher level or airport security.
According to the American Automobile Association of Northern California, more than 4.9 million Californians are expected to travel this upcoming holiday weekend, an increase of less than 1 percent from last year.
“The number of Californians traveling this holiday season seems to be slowing down, possibly as a result of higher gas prices and the increasing number of schools starting before Labor Day,” said AAA spokeswoman Cynthia Harris.
Nationally, 34.8 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this three-day weekend, up 1.2 percent over last year.
As a result of the latest concerns over potential terrorism, the Transportation Security Administration has changed security screening procedures at all U.S. airports. The following are new policies that apply to all flights departing from or arriving at domestic airports. Liquids and gels – including all beverages – may only be packed in checked luggage, with the exception of small amounts of baby formula, breast milk and processed baby food. To minimize delays, passengers are urged to pack items such as toothpaste, shampoo, perfume and suntan lotion in checked luggage.
