One third of us are going to be hitting the road for the Labor Day weekend.
Beyond that, The website Hopper expects airfare to drop precipitously going into a busy travel season with the holidays approaching.
Close to 40% savings after October relative to summer prices.
Round trip domestic airfare around $238 on average, down $142 from summer ticket prices.
Book ‘em at least three weeks before travel – costs will go up the closer you get to the departure date.
Those people racing this holiday weekend to Bush and Hobby? They paid 23% more for tickets compared to last year. Be sure to tell them about the construction at Bush. Bummer.
International flights are lowering prices also. Ski? Zurich, Switzerland can be had for the lucky under $700.
Btw – the U.S. Department of Transportation unveiling a new customer service dashboard Labor Day Weekend. Check your carrier.