AAA: Cheaper gas and a case of cabin fever will mean more travel this Memorial Day weekend

NEW YORK — After a plunge in gas prices, Americans are expected to hit the highways in larger numbers this Memorial Day, giving the traditional start of the driving season a boost for the first time since 2005, AAA said Tuesday.

AAA survey says slightly more people are expected to travel during Memorial Day weekend

NEW YORK — An estimated 32.4 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, most of them taking advantage of a plunge in gas prices compared with last year, AAA said Tuesday.