Google's AI offers this capsule summary: "… The key
travel impacts and news updates include: Soaring Airfares: U.S. carriers are
seeing a massive spike in fuel costs. Overall airfares and baggage fees have
increased, and some airlines have even begun imposing fuel surcharges or
reducing their available seats to manage the financial strain. Disrupted Flight
Routes: The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt air traffic
in the Middle East…"
Yet, all is not lost, I've found websites that offer
differing points of view regarding certain destinations affected by the Iran
war, and the reliable fodors.com gives a rundown on the benefits of choosing
Europe as a reliable destination unaffected by the Asian turmoil due to the
ongoing Iran war.
Nevertheless, prices wherever you choose to go, in my opinion, will be higher, still, the tax refund that is coming when you file can fill in that price gap snugly.
Nevertheless, prices wherever you choose to go, in my opinion, will be higher, still, the tax refund that is coming when you file can fill in that price gap snugly.
With the Southeast Asia market suffering, some
destinations like the Emirates are courting brave travelers with lower prices
for flying there, however, it depends on your ability to seize a bargain
despite the dangers.
And bbc.com has analyzed the dilemmas faced by Americans
and offers what could be a reassuring advice to American pent up travel demand,
for instance: "…smart swaps: Disney for the Smokies, cross-country
flights for closer-to-home baseball weekends, ambitious road trips for shorter
breaks and complicated international itineraries for routes that feel safer and
easier…" thus all is not lost, and for those who still want a change of
scene, some necessary changes will quiet the need to get away from the daily
minutia, regardless, I advise making the memories that will count
when you can't travel.
Happy travels!
