Summary of Labor Day Weekend Travel Trends
Labor Day Weekend Travel Insights
While summer vacations may still be underway, travelers planning for a Labor Day Weekend and the end of the season may want to take new data into account. The holiday weekend, which traditionally marks the conclusion of the summer travel season, will see travelers exploring popular travel hotspots both in the United States and globally. According to new data from Chase Travel, Friday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 4, will experience the highest traffic volumes at airports as flyers travel to and from their preferred destinations.
Popular Domestic Destinations
When considering top domestic travel spots, Chase identified that travelers primarily gravitate towards major cities, including:
- New York, New York
- San Francisco, California
- Los Angeles, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Chicago, Illinois
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Denver, Colorado
- Washington, DC
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- San Diego, California
Trending International Destinations
Moreover, travelers are also looking forward to visiting international destinations, which span from Europe to Asia. The leading international hotspots include:
- London, United Kingdom
- Rome, Italy
- Tokyo, Japan
- Paris, France
- Athens, Greece
- Cancun, Mexico
- Calgary, Canada
- Seoul, South Korea
- Barcelona, Spain
- Dublin, Ireland
Rising Travel Spots
While many of the cities listed above are traditionally popular, the data also uncovers which cities have experienced a surge in popularity compared to last year, based on increasing bookings. Noteworthy domestic rising destinations include:
- Houston
- Spokane
- Kansas City
In addition, internationally, cities like Tokyo, Geneva, and Montreal have also seen a significant rise in traveler interest.
TSA Data Insights
These predictions align closely with data from the TSA in 2022, which revealed that the agency screened approximately 8.7 million passengers during the Labor Day Weekend. Interestingly, the busiest day fell on the Friday before the holiday, with 2.4 million passengers screened.
