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The majority of Connecticut residents won’t travel for Thanksgiving this year and more than 50 percent of people who are staying home said it is because of concerns about COVID-19, according to a survey by AAA. “Given the recent surge in COVID-19 and the strong urging of the Governor and public health officials for everyone to stay home for the…

New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have topped 100,000 per day for the past 9 days. LX News was joined by Dr. Dena Grayson, an infectious disease expert, who said you will be putting your family at serious risk by visiting them indoors this Thanksgiving.

In 2019, approximately 55 million people left town over the Thanksgiving holiday. This year that number is expected to be down more than 10%, according to AAA.

Suzanne Aresco, Director of AAA Travel, shared trips to get away for a couple days but still stay safe.

State tourism and travel leaders are reminding residents to be safe ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend. The American Automobile Association is projecting New Englanders will take almost 38 million road trips this summer. According to AAA data and projects, road trips from July 1 to Sept. 30 will make up 97% of all summer travel for New Englanders….

Coronavirus is changing the way we vacation this year. Nisreene Atassi, the global head of communications for Expedia, and Jeanette Casselano, the director of external communications for AAA, offer tips for how to get away from home safely — and how to get a refund if you have to cancel your trip.

The price of gasoline in Connecticut has risen above $2 for the first time in awhile as demand goes up some. While this is the first time gas cost more than $2 since mid-April, state gas prices for early June are still the lowest they have been since 2003, according to AAA Allied Group. On Monday, the average price of gasoline…

AAA stores with Department of Motor Vehicle licensing centers have reopened to the public and residents are now recommended to make an appointment for services. Officials said services that were previously first come, first serve are now going to be mostly done by appointment. To make an appointment, click here. AAA recommends people make an appointment ahead of time, but…

Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off the busy summer travel season, but this year is expected to be a record low for the industry.

The average price of gasoline in Connecticut has dropped below $2 for the first time in four years. The last time a gallon of regular unleaded gas was below $2 was in March 2016, according to AAA Gas Prices. The statewide average on Friday is $1.99, which is five cents less than a week ago, 41 cents less than a…

Prices at the pump are lower than this time last month, according to AAA, and they are expected to stay on a downward trend for several weeks. “Gas prices are low at this time of year because, first of all, there is less of a demand,” said Amy Parmenter, a spokesperson for AAA. According to AAA, the average price per…

Gas prices are falling across the nation and across Connecticut and drivers aren’t complaining.

We traveled to the AAA Car Care Center in Southington to find out what you should have checked on your car, and what to have in an emergency car kit.

Donna Witkins was caught off guard when she got the call that her mother was dying. She ended up spending more than $6,000 to get to her. She reached out to NBC Connecticut Responds to share her story in hopes that others learn from her experience.

An Enfield woman spent more than $6,000 to book a flight to see her dying mother. She accidentally booked the flight through a third party travel agency and is warning others after her experience.

Amy Parmenter, Spokesperson for AAA of Greater Hartford, showed us what you should have in a emergency car care kit.

An Enfield woman spent more than $6,000 to book a flight to Mississippi to see her dying mother, but has been unable to get the airline to help cut the costs.

More than 55 million people are expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving.

The day before Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year on the roads, so make sure you’re prepared.