News Releases
12/02/21
Community, Member News
Safer Ways to Celebrate Holidays
via CDC.gov
Holiday traditions are important for families and children. There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health. Because many generations tend to gather to...
11/17/21
Member News, Traffic Safety, Travel
Buckle Up: Thanksgiving Travel to Rebound Almost to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic...
11/04/21
Traffic Safety
AAA Finds Better Behavior Behind the Wheel, But There’s Room for Improvement
WASHINGTON, D.C. —A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors, including red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol, have declined in the past three years. Some...
11/04/21
Traffic Safety
Car Crashes Are the No. 1 Safety Issue for Children, Yet Only 1 in 5 Parents Has Their Car Seat Checked
WASHINGTON – Car crashes are the leading safety issue facing children with approximately 183,000 children injured in car crashes in 2018, or more than 500 injuries per day, according to...
10/06/21
Automotive
Hertz Gold Standard Clean
By Sherry Mims
There are many things to consider when renting a car, such as function and value, but cleanliness is key. Now more than ever, you should feel confident that cleanliness and...
10/06/21
Travel
Pandemic Prompts More Americans to Consider Travel Insurance
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 21, 2021)—The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Americans’ travel plans. How they plan—and protect—those trips has also changed. According to a recent AAA Travel...
10/04/21
Traffic Safety
In the Driver’s Seat
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 17-23, 2021 – the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits. This year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway...
07/19/21
Automotive
It is a Cruel Summer at the Gas Pump: National Average Jumps 13 Cents since Memorial Day Weekend
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2021)—Since Memorial Day weekend, the national gas price average has increased 13 cents to $3.17. That is 98 cents more than a year ago, but 41 cents cheaper than this time...
06/24/21
Traffic Safety, Travel
AAA: More Than 47M Americans to Celebrate With an Independence Day Getaway
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 22, 2021)—More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to...
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 10, 2021)—In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have adapted their cleaning procedures and housekeeping standards, and the AAA Diamond Program is evolving to meet the...