Labor Day Travel Expected to Shatter Records

O'Hare and Midway brace for unprecedented passenger numbers as traffic safety concerns rise nationwide.

O'Hare Airport anticipates 1.44 million passengers from Thursday to Tuesday, the highest in its history.
Midway Airport expects over 306,000 travelers, marking a 3% increase from last year.
The TSA projects screening more than 17 million people nationwide during the Labor Day period.
Labor Day weekend is one of the deadliest for traffic accidents, with an estimated 457 fatalities in the U.S.
Safety tips include buckling up, designating sober drivers, and avoiding distractions while driving.