Anticipated Record Travel Causing Delays and High Prices
- Air travel and road trips are projected to reach and exceed pre-pandemic levels this Memorial Day weekend.
- Airlines and TSA have hired thousands of workers but staffing shortages and limited resources are still causing long wait times, delays and cancellations.
- Hotel rates, airfare and travel costs overall have spiked due to high demand and limited supply.
- While gas prices have dropped, rental cars and train fares have increased significantly compared to last year.
- Weather issues are also a concern, with thunderstorms threatening flight schedules along the East Coast.