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Labor Day Weekend Marks Unofficial End of Summer for Travelers

August 29, 2023 Travel

With summer winding down, many Americans are heading out of town. AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises show Labor Day weekend travel is up over last year: domestic bookings are up 4% and international bookings are up 44%. “As...

Why Summer is the Best Time to Book Holiday Travel

August 11, 2023 Travel

Colder weather may seem far off in the distance, but in the travel world, now is the time to think about cooler days and year-end holidays. According to AAA, many people wait to book holiday travel in September and October, but summer really is the best...

Children and Pets in Vehicles at Risk During Extreme Heat

July 26, 2023 Transportation & Traffic Safety

As millions of Americans deal with a serious heat wave sweeping across the country, heat index values are predicted to jump by the end of the week. AAA East Central is urging motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a hot car. “A...

Prioritizing Driver Safety: Faster Isn’t Always Better

July 20, 2023 Transportation & Traffic Safety

Motorists in a hurry might view a higher speed limit as a benefit, but according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, raising posted speed limits may do little to save time and lead to more crashes, injuries, and deaths for motorists,...

AAA East Central Appoints New Chairman of the Board

July 07, 2023

AAA East Central Appoints New Chairman of the Board. Robert DeMichiei (pictured) succeeds longtime chairman Richard Hamilton.

AAA: Get Ready for Record-Breaking July Fourth Travel

June 27, 2023 Travel

AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend*, setting a record for the holiday. Domestic travel over the long weekend will increase by 2.1 million people compared to 2022. This year’s...

Fatal Teen Crashes Increase During “100 Deadliest Days”

June 21, 2023 Transportation & Traffic Safety

As the school year ends, AAA stresses the importance of preparing and educating inexperienced teen drivers for some of the most dangerous driving days of the year. Nationwide, more than 7,000 people died in teen driving-related summertime crashes...

AAA: Higher Demand for Leisure Travel Could Mean Busy Skies this Summer

June 20, 2023 Travel

This summer could be record-setting when it comes to travel by air. Earlier this year, AAA reported a significant increase in international travel bookings. And in a recent interview, the head of the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) said the...

AAA Car Guide – EVs Lead the Way in 2023

June 20, 2023 Automotive

Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking up more real estate in dealership showrooms nationwide. Their attractive blend of cutting-edge design, advanced technology and energy efficiency have expanded their popularity. The new 2023 AAA Car Guide is here to...

AAA: Travelers are Seeing the World in 2023

April 18, 2023 Travel

International trips are rising this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are experiencing the biggest jump, up more than 300% over last year. The spike in demand is also driving...

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