Cars.com finds delta variant impacts labor day travel destinations and flight plans with more than 1 in 5 travelers canceling flights in favor of driving

Chicago, aug. 25, 2021 /prnewswire/ -- even with the delta variant increasing covid-19 cases across the country, americans remain determined to get out this upcoming labor day 2021 weekend. sixty percent of americans plan to travel, up 17% compared to last year at this time, according to a national survey from cars.com tm (nyse: cars), a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider.1 of those who planned to take to the skies, more than 20% canceled their flights and are driving instead due to rising concerns.2 the majority of travelers (62%) state they are concerned about the delta variant while traveling, with nearly 1 in 4 (24%) stating they have changed their destination due to an uptick of covid-19 cases in a particular area.
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