What to expect with gas prices and summer travel.
The price of jet fuel has been increasing for months. Coupling this with the spike you’re seeing at the pumps, we predict an impact on summer travel with rising airfare (not to mention the increased cost to fill up your rental car). That’s why we’re recommending you book your summer trips now – especially if you find a good deal. Here are a few ways to help you get ahead.
- Freeze prices now, book later.
Price Freeze lets you “freeze” flight search results for a small fee. If the price changes, you pay the lower price. - Set an alert & know when to book
Price Alerts notify you if/when prices change for a flight or hotel, instantly saving both time and money. - Pay for your trip over time
With our partners at Uplift, travelers can pay for select flights with interest-free installments. - It’s electric (aka your rental car)
Use search filters to easily sort by eco-friendly ride options including hybrid and electric vehicles.
The pre-check
The latest on places easing COVID restrictions, a more in-depth explanation of oil + travel, and a case for shoving your anxiety aside and arriving later for a flight.
- Tell me more about fuel prices and travel.
You got it. Here’s a full run-down on the ins and outs of oil costs and summer travel. - Where the mask is coming off.
Puerto Rico dropped its mask mandate last Thursday. - And other rollbacks.
The UK is ending all COVID travel restrictions, like needing to test upon arrival if unvaccinated and filling out a passenger locator form. So is Hawaii (on March 25). - Unpopular opinion: you’re getting to the airport too early.
Not sure how we feel about this, but Brad Japhe of the Washington Post makes the case for cutting your airport time in half.
Off the beaten path
Where we share stories, tips, or hacks that might’ve been missed in your usual content feed.
Trips inspired by inspiring women.
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, this week we’re highlighting a blog that honors women who’ve shattered the glass ceiling in the US and beyond. Get inspired by a handful of these change-makers who helped shape history herstory in seven different locations including Washington DC, Mexico City, Tanzania and more. Get the full list of destinations and learn more about these historic women on the Travel Hacker blog.
Social shoutouts
Whatever your reason for ‘gramming a getaway, use #KAYAKPicks when you post to be featured.
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