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How many Americans are traveling for Labor Day?

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Nearly 17.5 million Americans are expected to travel by air for Labor Day, marking the busiest holiday period in 15 years. Most Americans, however, will travel by road, taking advantage of lower gas prices compared to the previous year.

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Millions of travelers hit airports as Labor Day weekend wraps up

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  • Airports were crowded as travelers returned home at the end of Labor Day weekend.
  • Dallas Fort Worth had the most delays, while Houston's airport remained calm. 18s
  • Some arrivals in Houston experienced delays from other cities like Denver and Chicago. 1m 6s
  • The FAA reported this as the busiest Labor Day weekend in 15 years, with TSA expecting 17.5 million travelers. 1m 25s
  • Gas prices for drivers were lower than the previous year. 1m 45s
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Millions of travelers hit airports as Labor Day weekend wraps up
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CBS America
1 day ago
Millions of travelers hit airports as Labor Day weekend wraps up

The FAA says this is the busiest Labor Day weekend in 15 years, and TSA expects about 17.5 million people to pass through checkpoints.

Millions in U.S. take to the skies over Labor Day weekend
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CBS News
2 days ago
Millions in U.S. take to the skies over Labor Day weekend

The TSA says nearly 17.5 million fliers are estimated to pass security checkpoints this year.

Millions take to the skies over Labor Day weekend
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CBS America
3 days ago
Millions take to the skies over Labor Day weekend

The TSA says nearly 17.5 million fliers are estimated to pass security checkpoints this year.

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