News Releases
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...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 1, 2021)—At $3.04, the national gas price average only increased one penny leading up to Memorial Day weekend. The majority of states saw no change to pump prices or a decline...
05/17/21
Traffic Safety, Travel
Memorial Day Holiday Travel to Rebound to More Than 37 Million
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 11, 2021)—AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 ...
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 11, 2021) – More than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly all travel plans, many Americans are eagerly awaiting their next chance to get out once again and...
03/02/21
Community, Traffic Safety
100 Years Young & Generations Yet to Come: AAA’s School Safety Patrol Program Celebrates Centennial
Jeanette C. McGee
Director, AAA External Communications
AAA Newsroom
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 2, 2021)—AAA is proud to celebrate its School Safety Patrol program’s centennial anniversary....
ORLANDO, Fla. (December 15, 2020) – AAA Travel expects the vast majority of Americans to stay home this holiday season. Public health concerns and travel guidance are influencing their decisions not...
11/16/20
Travel
Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving amid Pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 12, 2020) – Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports. According to AAA Travel, effects of the...
The national gas price average pushed a penny cheaper on the week to $2.11 following an increase in gasoline stocks and a dip in demand. Stocks added 1.5 million bbl to total 227.6 million bbl, in...