Event Brief
AAA warns: don’t wait for holiday flight deals
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: AAA says travelers should start shopping for holiday flights now, warning airfare could rise as Bay Area gas prices climb. In the Tampa Bay area, regular is averaging $4.3157 per gallon, up about 9 cents from Wednesday and nearly 47 cents from a month ago, with diesel at $6.3635 per gallon.
WHO: AAA
WHAT: AAA advises holiday travelers to buy flights earlier due to rising local fuel costs that may push airfare higher.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 6:22 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay area
WHY: Gas prices are continuing to climb across the Tampa Bay area, which AAA says could increase holiday airfare.
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