More Americans plan to travel this summer, surveys say

But many travelers will hold the line on spending for items such as hotel stays and entertainment because of high fuel costs and rising airfares. Americans plan to travel in slightly higher numbers this summer, according to surveys, starting with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

Domestic airfares hit record high in 2011

Domestic airfares jumped 8.3% in 2011, reaching the highest level on record and are on pace to continue to rise, according to federal data released Monday.

Domestic airfares set record high in 2011

The average domestic airfare of $364 is up 8% from 2010. Adjusted for inflation, however, it's significantly below the 2000 peak. Pushed by higher fuel costs, the nation's airlines increased domestic airfares to record levels in 2011, and ticket prices are going up again this year.

AAA Projects a 1.2 Percent Increase in Memorial Day Travel as Americans Stay Closer to Home

AURORA, Ill., May 15, 2012­ /PRNewswire/ -- AAA projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 1.2 percent – or 500,000 travelers ...

More Americans plan on summer travel, surveys say

Americans plan to travel in slightly higher numbers this summer, according to surveys, starting with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. But many will hold the line on spending for items such as hotel stays and entertainment because of high fuel costs and rising airfares.

Domestic air fares soared to record high in 2011

Domestic airfares jumped 8.3% in 2011, reaching the highest level on record and are on pace to continue to rise, according to federal data released Monday.