AAA says gas prices are trending upwards ahead of Labor Day weekend

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With Labor Day weekend on the horizon and summer winding down, many Americans are heading oyt of town.

AAA says that domestic flight bookings are up 4% over last year and international bookings are up 44%. 

If you're hitting the road this weekend, you'll likely see slightly higher gas prices.

For the past couple of weeks, the national average for a gallon of regular gas has been above $3.80 per gallon.

Last year it was about $3.78 per gallon.

Experts say the busiest time on the roads during the extended weekend will be Thursday between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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