Tag: travel trends

What Americans Can Expect During Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period

By Donald Wood From TravelPulse Officials from AAA Travel expect 39.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, running May 26-30. The estimates would indicate an increase of 8.3% over 2021, with air travel up 25% over last year. With totals expected to be slightly lower than pre-pandemic…


Inflation Forcing Americans to Change Summer Travel Plans

High rates of inflation are forcing Americans to change their summer travel plans according to a March 2022 survey by Bankrate. In the survey, 69 percent of respondents said they changed travel plans due to rising costs. While 25 percent have decided to take fewer trips or travel a shorter distance, 23 percent are engaging…


John Wayne Airport Hopes for Smoother Skies Ahead as it Reports Plunging Traffic

Passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport plunged nearly 65 percent last year, but despite the pandemic-induced turbulence, the flight hub managed to retain all its employees. “John Wayne Airport is focusing on our budget and making cuts as necessary as our passenger numbers continue to remain low,” airport spokesperson Tricia Landquist told The Epoch Times…