UNDATED—(AVC News)–If you are planning to travel over the upcoming holidays, it should be of no surprise that it is going to cost more.
Travel experts are putting out an advisory ahead of the holiday travel season that “going over the river and through the woods to grandmothers house” will be be the most expensive in nearly a decade.
Reports indicated that the average domestic round-trip flight for Thanksgiving is hovering around 31% more than last year at around $402 while Christmas flights cost $452, up 23%.
Again, as no surprise, fuel costs, diesel and especially the cost of jet fuel, are the biggest culprits.
Jet fuel for example, is, at last word, up roughly 90% from Febrary of this year, before the conflict with Iran began. Diesel fuel, the life blood of the agricultural and commercial transport community is up almost that same amount.
Some travelers are looking to move away from flights, by choosing trips by ground or by sea. This domino effect is showing up with higher demands for cruises or traveling by bus or train.
Cruises are experiencing a boom this year, but operating and fuel prices may cause the overall price climb to 10-20% over last year.
By ground, rail or by bus has not been officially reported, however each industry is also facing higher fuel and operating costs going into the holidays. Bus and train industries. reports say that are combating higher fuel prices for enforcing strict peak day pricing, which, depending on when you travel could be more than other times.
If you are planing to fly, take a cruise or travel by bus over the upcoming holidays, travel experts suggest you book in advance and suggested is to avoid peak travel times, seeking cheaper, off days or hours.
