AAA projects that more than 600,000 Oklahomans will travel a distance of 50 miles or more over the Independence Day Weekend*, up 5.2% over last year and setting a new record for the holiday. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the …
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Jun 20
Nearly 71 Million People Expected to Travel Over July 4th Week
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period*. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the holiday. This year’s projected number of travelers for that time period is a 5% …
Dec 11
115 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Year-End Holidays
Airports expected to be busiest they’ve ever been for the holiday season, with second highest year-end travel forecast since AAA began tracking in 2000 AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period.* This year’s total number of travelers is a 2.2% increase over last year …
Sep 18
Gas Prices May Slowly Dip as Fall Arrives
This Week The national average for a gallon of gas rose by six cents since last week to hit $3.86. The primary culprit is the surge in oil costs, which have jumped several dollars to hover around $90 per barrel. In Oklahoma, the gas average is $3.79 today, up 22 cents in the last week …
Aug 17
Driving Safety Technology Could Prevent 37M Crashes, 250K Deaths Over 30 Years
” Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are the eyes and ears of your car. They use sensors and cameras to detect potential hazards, warn drivers, and can take corrective action automatically. These safety systems are common on new vehicles, and they have the potential to save lives by preventing crashes – but how many? New …
Aug 01
AAA: Why Summer is the Best Time to Book Holiday Travel
The weather outside is frightful … with heat! Cold temperatures may seem far off in the distance, but in the travel world, now is the time to think about those cooler days and year-end holidays. AAA travel advisors say even though most people book holiday travel in September and October, summer is the best …
Jul 28
Like the Sizzling Temperatures, Gas Prices Climb Higher
This WeekThe national average for a gallon of gas awoke from a months-long slumber, surging 15 cents since last week to $3.73. The primary cause appears to be the oil price, which has marched nearly $4 higher in the past few days to hover near $80 per barrel. As oil accounts for almost 50 percent …
Jul 27
Some Travelers Are Renting EVs for ‘Test Drives’ While on Vacation
More and more drivers are interested in electric vehicles, and some are ‘taking one for a spin’ while on vacation, thanks to them being readily available as rental cars. AAA’s rental car partner Hertz has been investing heavily in electric vehicles for its fleet with purchases from Tesla, Polestar, and GM. The company now has …
Jul 25
Road Rage On The Rise; Drivers Encouraged To ‘Stay Cool’ Behind The Wheel
Whether it’s gesturing, shouting, threatening―or worse―anger behind the wheel is becoming far too common on America’s roadways. Aggressive behaviors, ranging from speeding to acts of violence, pose a threat not only to other drivers but to passengers and pedestrians as well. “Road rage is the term we use to describe extreme anger and aggression behind …
Jul 18
Don’t Give Thieves the Keys: Vehicle Theft is on the Rise; Oklahoma Ranks #9 for Vehicle Theft Rate
Most Americans work hard to afford their vehicles, which is all the more reason to protect them from ending up in the hands of thieves. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. AAA and its safety partners are taking the opportunity to warn about the rise in vehicle theft, noting that the surge in auto …
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