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What's behind the labor day travel cost crunch?
Gas prices are averaging over $4 a gallon this weekend as Americans hit the roads for the Labor Day holiday.
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Labor Day gas has never been this expensive; Trump is scrambling for answers
Americans will likely face the highest Labor Day gas prices on record this holiday weekend. It’s another blow to a “drill, baby, drill” president who campaigned on affordable energy.
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RDU prepares for more than 100,000 travelers this Labor Day holiday
TSA estimates that more than 24,000 people will travel through Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Friday.
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AAA: Labor Day holiday travel poised to be busy, more expensive this year
New numbers from AAA on Thursday morning showed the average cost of gas in North Carolina is about a dollar higher than this time last year.
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RDU set to expand Terminal 1 for the first time in a decade
RDU will add 1,600 square feet to the ticketing lobby and a 1,000-square-foot restroom adjacent to Gate 4 in Terminal 1.
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Have money, will travel: Wake County sees record tourism and traveler spending in 2025
Visit Raleigh said more than 19 million people visited the Wake County area in 2025, continuing the record-breaking visitation trend in recent years.
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Fact-check: Trump says of prices: 'the food, the groceries, it’s all coming down'
“I inherited very, very high costs, and they’re all coming down now,” President Donald Trump said Aug. 4 on Fox News. “The food, the groceries, it’s all coming down.”
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'Raleigh is growing': FAA promotes RDU's expansion projects
FAA officials visited RDU to get a look at the Transform RDU projects underway. It includes a new runway, terminal expansion, restaurants, and more.
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Is travel insurance worth it? 5 On Your Side breaks down what is covered
Vacations aren't cheap. Between airfare, hotels, rental cars and cruises, many travelers spend thousands of dollars on a single trip. But if severe weather, illness, or an unexpected emergency forces you to cancel or delays your return home, travel insurance could help protect that investment.
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5 On Your Side: How to check airline performance before your next flight
Consumers often compare airlines by price, but what about performance?
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Explore Raleigh without the crowds: 5 must-see places
Whether you are traveling to Raleigh solo, or with a group of friends here are some things to make your trip memorable.
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Wine barrels form foundation of tiny home retreat
Hidden Creek Estates, located in northern Illinois, has gained recognition as one of Forbes' premier relaxation spots. The retreat features unique wine barrel homes, each named after famous wine regions around the globe, such as Barolo, Champagne, and Tuscany.
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Flying with kids? U.S. House passes bill that could expand TSA family lanes
Strollers, bags and long security lines can make family travel more stressful. A bipartisan House bill could expand TSA family lanes for travelers with children 12 and younger.
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American Airlines, RDU share insight into hour-long tarmac delays
Passengers said they sat on the tarmac at RDU for hours Monday night into the early hours of Tuesday as storms moved through the area. 5 On Your Side reached out to American Airlines and the airport for answers.
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Protect your data: Create a guest WiFi network to share
With a secondary guest network, your stuff is on the primary network and everything else is on the secondary network. It keeps data and devices separate, and safe.
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Severe weather caused passengers to sit for hours at RDU Tuesday morning waiting to deplane
Many red-eye American Airlines flights were stuck on the taxiway for hours at Raleigh Durham International Airport early Tuesday morning.
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Millions expected to return home after Fourth of July festivities
Sunday marked one of the busiest travel days of the year as people began returning home from Fourth of July festivities.
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Budget Airline offers two new flights out of RDU
Breeze will offer cheap flights from Raleigh to Tallahassee, Florida, and Birmingham, Alabama, starting July 2.
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Gas prices expected to be the second-highest ever at the pump for Fourth of July holiday
This year is projected to be the busiest travel period for the Fourth of July in history, according to AAA. Travelers will definitely be feeling it at the gas pump or ticket counter as fuel prices remain elevated.
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Holiday travel: Experts predict 130,000 people will fly through RDU for Fourth of July weekend
TSA agents are preparing to screen about 130,000 people at RDU over the holiday weekend. Officials said security checkpoints are fully staffed and prepared to handle large passenger volume.
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Best cities for food lovers in 2026: From Lima to New York
Publishing giant Time Out has released a ranked list of the world’s best food cities.
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Canes fans face high travel costs for Stanley Cup Final games in Las Vegas
Carolina Hurricanes fans looking to make a last-minute trip to Las Vegas for Stanley Cup Final games are finding limited flight options and roundtrip airfare starting at more than $500 from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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BermudAir launches new RDU flights to Belize, Turks and Caicos
BermudAir is launching two new destinations at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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Breeze launches new nonstop flight from RDU to California
The airline said on Friday that it will be offering a new seasonal nonstop service from RDU to Orange County, Calif., operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays through Aug. 17.
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New and improved: NCDOT launches updated DriveNC website and mobile app
The new features include a modernized map, new tools, live videos and more. It offers personalized experiences to help drivers save time on their frequent routes.
