Reasons include a stronger supply of oil and weaker-than-expected demand, energy experts say. Some people are saving hundreds of dollars on fuel.
Category: Summer (Season)
-
Airfares: As Costs Rise, Flexibility Is Key
International ticket prices, especially, will be high, but not getting locked into dates or destinations can keep costs down. And consider “skiplagging.”
-
How to Plan Around Strikes in Europe
Across Europe, workers have been walking out over pay disputes and labor conditions, and the turmoil will extend into the summer travel season. But they don’t have to disrupt your trip.
-
Airports With the Worst Records for Cancellations and Delays
If you can, avoiding destinations with the worst records for delays and cancellations may be wise. Or at least time your arrival right.
-
Airlines and F.A.A. Try to Head Off Summer Travel Meltdowns
Having angered travelers and lawmakers, airline executives and aviation officials said they were reducing flights, hiring staff and making other changes to avoid disruptions this summer.
-
The Women Who Are Giving Dating Apps the Summer Off
Summer is the season where romantic encounters heat up. Some singles are logging off to see what’s out there.
-
Can I Wear Shorts to the Office?
A reader wonders if bare knees in the workplace will come across as unprofessional.
-
Hoping to Travel Abroad? Don’t Put Off Your Passport Application.
The New York Times – Travel:Processing times for new and renewed passports have increased again. The updated timeline, 10 to 13 weeks, leaves some would-be travelers feeling desperate.
-
At Camp Naru, Nobody Is ‘an Outlier’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:For most of the year, many of these Korean American kids feel like they stick out. But for one week of the summer, they find a sanctuary where everybody belongs.
-
Vacation Alternatives for the Budget-Conscious
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:As inflation puts a crimp in travelers’ plans, here are some affordable suggestions for trips focused on wine, culture, food, the outdoors and more.
-
How to Travel on a Budget Amid Inflation
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:Inflation is here and it’s wreaking havoc on travel budgets. Our Frugal Traveler columnist on how to strategize in a world of rising prices.