Americans skip summer travel due to rising fares and fuel costs

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US summer travel is declining as 45 percent of Americans skip holidays due to soaring airfares and car travel expenses. This slump occurs amid rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions, with President Trump declaring the ceasefire with Iran over, leading to imminent attacks and further impacting fuel prices. The Transportation Security Administration reported a 2.3 percent decrease in air travel during the July 4 holiday weekend compared to last year.


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