Record-breaking Memorial Day weekend fuels soaring travel costs

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According to recently released numbers from AAA, the Memorial Day weekend is projected to be one of the busiest ever, with more than 42 million Americans expected to take to the skies, marking an 11% increase from last year.

As the summer vacation season approaches, airports across the nation are bracing for a flood of flyers.weekend is projected to be one of the busiest ever, with more than 42 million Americans expected to take to the skies, marking an 11% increase from last year.

Not only are flights pricier, but hotels have also seen a surge in prices, up 3.5% from last year and a staggering 15% increase since 2019. "So people should expect to pay more for their travel than they have in even the past couple of years," French cautioned.

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