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Economy Not Stopping Many Labor Day Weekend Travelers

by KREX News Room
by Danielle Kreutter

Story Created: Aug 29, 2012 at 8:41 PM MDT

Story Updated: Aug 29, 2012 at 10:01 PM MDT

DENVER- A recent study done by AAA shows the current state of the economy is not stopping many Labor Day weekend travelers.

The study showed that although gas prices are higher than this time last year, many folks still say they plan to travel during the weekend.

The study revealed 66 percent of people said their current financial situation would not negatively impact their Labor Day holiday weekend travel plans.

The study also showed that automobile travel is up 3.4 percent from last year and there are nearly 4 percent more people who are traveling by airplane.

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