Long live summer ‘22

We know that Labor Day weekend is coming up, and are happy to report that there could be better flight prices in September (just see below), so you can extend your summer travels. Speaking of extensions, one of the reasons we love working at KAYAK is because our team understands the importance of R&R. Next week, our newsletter will look a bit different as we’re all OOO, taking part in a company-wide week off. Away message goes on in 3…2…1.

The pre-check

The week’s latest travel stories and news.

• Can I get a refund?
  The Department of Transportation is trying to make it so that travelers will be refunded if their flight timing is “significantly” changed.

• We were today years old when…
  We found out many credit card companies will reimburse your Global Entry application fee – here’s what to know before applying.

• Take that PTO.
  We love working from wherever, but it’s important to take your PTO, too – this article is all for taking vacations as a way to combat burnout.

• A win for “morning people.”
  If you’re trying to avoid cancellations, this data suggests that grabbing an earlier flight is one way you could try to get around it.

• In it for the long haul.
  Here are some tips for making long haul flights more enjoyable, including when to nap and what to wear while en route.

Trending travel

Relocate for the long weekend.
As we suspected, this summer season of travel has been busy, especially for those venturing abroad. According to our data, international search interest for Labor Day weekend is up 57% compared to last year*. Unfortunately, there has also been an increase in price – compared to last year, the average price for an international flight is 23% higher*. Our advice? Consider getting away within the states for the long weekend – here are some of the most affordable destinations under $350*:

Affordable long weekend destinations in the US*

• Fort Lauderdale, FL: Average flight price is $246
• Nashville, TN: Average flight price is $282
  
• Las Vegas, NV: Average flight price is $290
• Austin, TX: Average flight price is $305
• Atlanta, GA: Average flight price is $308

Tricks of the trade

Fight jet lag with this app.
Jet lag can be such a drag – especially when you’re working in a new timezone. Use our Work From Wherever Timezone Map to find a destination that fits your team’s schedule, and pair it with an app likeTimeshifter to help you track sleep/wake hours and combat jet lag.

Social shoutouts

Meet Baskets, our KAYAK pet of the week – Baskets prefers to lay in cardboard boxes but will settle for a suitcase. She belongs to KAYAK team member Kelly Rodgers, who sits on our Brand Marketing team.

In honor of the launch of our Pet Travel Playbook, we’ll be featuring KAYAK’s pet of the week from our very own team through the month of August. Going somewhere with your pet? Use #KAYAKPicks when you post for a chance to be featured.

Links in this Newsletter are for informational purposes only, and there is no affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by or with KAYAK Software Corporation whatsoever.

*KAYAK considered searches from 5/1/22 – 8/5/22 for travel between 9/1/22 – 9/5/22. To compare year over year, we considered searches from 5/2/21 – 8/6/21 for travel between 9/2/21 – 9/6/21. To compare year over three year, we considered searches from 4/28/19 – 8/2/19 for travel between 8/29/19 – 9/2/19. Percentages and prices are on average. All data considered was subject to search volume(s) above designated threshold(s).