I'm visiting the US next week and I was unaware that I will be flying on Labor Day. It is a public holiday which we don't have. Is this a big thing for Americans, can I expect exceptionally busy?
It's not as busy as say Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Labor Day weekend can indeed be a busy time for flying in the U.S., especially on the Friday before Labor Day and the Tuesday after, as travelers head to and from their destinations.
Usually since it's summer time, people go on road trips on Labor day.
Definitely busy if you are going to Florida, where a hurricane is going to hit and some Louisiana oil refinery exploded. Twenty some odd Citgo gas stations received tainted fuel mixed with diesel.
Eh you'll get some increased traffic driving, depending on what direction you're heading (away from cities Friday, towards cities sun/mon). Maybe some stores/restaurants closed that would otherwise be open.
I can't speak on air travel for Labor Day. Major highways and coastal areas will be very busy. Probably other areas people taking advantage of a long weekend. So it's possible more people might be flying. It's officially the last weekend of summer here in 🇺🇸 In addition to water vacation areas theme parks will have the last busy weekend until spring. Probably lots more activities that I'm not aware of.
I'm visiting the US next week and I was unaware that I will be flying on Labor Day. It is a public holiday which we don't have. Is this a big thing for Americans, can I expect exceptionally busy?
It's not as busy as say Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Labor Day weekend can indeed be a busy time for flying in the U.S., especially on the Friday before Labor Day and the Tuesday after, as travelers head to and from their destinations.
Usually since it's summer time, people go on road trips on Labor day.
I'm not sure about flying, but I do know auto traffic is extremely thick from people coming home from there cabins and such.
Most folks use this upcoming weekend to pull their docks, close up there cabins for the season, and of course celebrate.
Of course that depends on where in the states you are.
I do know that there is a huge shortage of air traffic controllers which could obviously come into play...
Definitely busy if you are going to Florida, where a hurricane is going to hit and some Louisiana oil refinery exploded. Twenty some odd Citgo gas stations received tainted fuel mixed with diesel.
In the top 5 busiest days of the year. I bet.
Eh you'll get some increased traffic driving, depending on what direction you're heading (away from cities Friday, towards cities sun/mon). Maybe some stores/restaurants closed that would otherwise be open.
Not really that big of a deal.
I can't speak on air travel for Labor Day. Major highways and coastal areas will be very busy. Probably other areas people taking advantage of a long weekend. So it's possible more people might be flying. It's officially the last weekend of summer here in 🇺🇸 In addition to water vacation areas theme parks will have the last busy weekend until spring. Probably lots more activities that I'm not aware of.