Survey: Americans aren’t letting hovering prices cancel summer time journey — but

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Despite growing prices, a brand new survey reveals that Americans aren’t giving up their summer time journey plans — at the very least not but.

A survey by The Points Guy and YouGov discovered {that a} majority of individuals — 71% — plan to journey as a lot… or much more… than final summer time.

But that is to not say those that are planning holidays aren’t altering their itineraries.

Vacationers stated they had been choosing cheaper locations (28%), and occurring shorter journeys (28%).

They’re additionally altering how they get there by choosing cheaper modes of journey, like driving as an alternative of flying (26%).

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On the opposite hand, 19% of these surveyed stated they had been planning to journey much less.

The explanation why?

Well — 39% cited common financial anxiousness. 30% pointed to greater airfare costs.

But even the perfect laid plans can change. 65% say they’d cancel or modify their journey, if the price of airfare and fuel continues to climb.

The price of journey has gone up 27% since final 12 months, so for some a “staycation” is perhaps ideally suited.

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