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Holiday travel
Americans are hitting the roads again for July 4th
Jul 2, 2021
But will high gas prices make a difference in what they drive and where they go?
Will rock-bottom gas prices spur holiday travel despite pandemic?
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Justin Ho
Dec 21, 2020
AAA estimates that 34 million fewer people will travel Christmas week than last year at this time.
With pandemic restrictions forcing holiday travel cancellations, can you get refunds?
Dec 9, 2020
Most major airlines have dropped most ticket change fees, but lodging refund policies are more of a patchwork.
The grounded 737 Max could lead to more Thanksgiving delays
Nov 28, 2019
The Thanksgiving travel period is always a logistical nightmare for the airlines. But this year might be worse.
Consumers are hitting the roads this vacation season, but higher gas prices may influence how far they go
May 28, 2018
AAA estimates more than 36 million of us hit the road over the Memorial Day weekend. That’s nearly a five percent increase from last year at the same time. And, that’s in spite of higher prices for gas at the pump. Higher gas prices may not keep people off the roads as this vacation season […]
Holiday travel up with consumer confidence
Nov 17, 2017
A resurgence is stocks, healthier home values and a low unemployment rate is boosting consumer optimism, which in turn means even more people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving holiday. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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The middle-class American vacation: a history
Jul 22, 2016
A Marketplace-Edison Research Poll finds that nearly 1 in 4 Americans haven't taken a vacation in more than 5 years.
Your Wallet: Cheap travel for the holidays
Dec 19, 2014
Some of the algorithms that affect our lives the most are the ones airlines use to determine pricing.