‘Desperate’ to Travel, but Rising Costs Point to ‘Uneven’ Summer
The travel industry is anticipating a busy summer despite rising fuel costs. AAA forecasts a record number of travelers for Memorial Day, indicating strong demand for travel among higher-income households. However, the increase in travel prices may lead to uneven travel experiences for different income groups.
- ▪AAA projects 39.1 million people will travel by car during Memorial Day, a 0.4% increase from last year.
- ▪Fuel prices have risen by roughly 40% to over $4.50 per gallon on average.
- ▪Bank of America reports resilient travel spending among U.S. consumers, particularly in high-income households.
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| Original publisher | Skift |
| Canonical URL | https://skift.com/2026/05/16/summer-travel-outlooks/ |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 |
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Tourism ‘Desperate’ to Travel, but Rising Costs Point to ‘Uneven’ Summer Bailey Schulz May 16th, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT Photo Credit: Summer Travel unsplash.com / Brandon Schmidt Skift Take Outlooks and surveys project a busy summer for the travel industry, but climbing fuel prices likely mean bookings will be driven by higher-earning households. play_circle_filled Listen to Story Summarize Story Share WhatsApp LinkedIn X Facebook Email How is technology, especially AI, influencing travel planning decisions in 2026? What does AAA forecast for Memorial Day travel volumes this year compared to previous years? What strategies are travelers using to manage their budgets amid higher travel prices? Select a question above or ask something else Higher energy costs are weighing on Americans, but…
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