Labor Day Travel Surge: Top Destinations and Tips for a Smooth Journey

Record numbers expected at airports and on roads as Americans plan final summer getaways; domestic travel up 9% from last year.

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to handle over 2.3 million travelers during the holiday period.
Seattle tops the list of domestic destinations, driven by popular Alaskan cruises.
International travel bookings down 4% due to higher costs and inflation.
TSA anticipates screening over 17 million passengers between Thursday and next Wednesday.
AAA advises travelers to avoid peak traffic times and have backup plans for cancellations and delays.