The Weekly Bulletin: March 17, 2022 Edition

Anticipating gas prices and summer travel plans.

Jet fuel costs have been rising steadily for months. Coupled with the increase you're seeing at gas stations, we expect to see a rise in airfare for summer travel (along with higher costs to refuel your rental car). That's why we suggest booking your summer vacations now—especially when you find a good deal. Here are some tips to help you stay ahead.

• Lock in your rates now, travel later. Price Lock allows you to “lock” flight prices for a small fee. If prices drop, you’ll pay the lower amount.
• Create an alert & know when to book Price Notifications keep you informed if prices change for a flight or hotel, saving you time and money.
• Pay for your trip in installments Partnering with Uplift, travelers can choose to pay for select flights in interest-free payments.
• Go electric (i.e., your rental car) Utilize search filters to easily find eco-friendly vehicle options like hybrids and electric cars.

The pre-screening process

The latest updates on regions relaxing COVID guidelines, a deeper dive into oil prices and travel, and a compelling argument for setting aside your anxiety and arriving later for your flight.

• Give me the details on fuel costs and travel. Absolutely. Here’s a detailed overview of oil prices and their impact on summer travel.
• Where masks are coming off. Puerto Rico lifted its mask mandate last Thursday.
• Additional rollbacks. The UK is removing all COVID travel restrictions, including testing for unvaccinated travelers upon arrival and completing a passenger locator form. Hawaii will follow suit on March 25.
• Controversial opinion: you’re arriving at the airport too early. We’re not sure how we feel about this, but Brad Japhe from the Washington Post argues for reducing your airport time by half.

Exploring the less traveled paths

This is where we share stories, tips, or hacks that you may have overlooked in your regular content feed.

Journeys inspired by remarkable women. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on a blog that honors women who have broken barriers in the US and beyond. Be inspired by a selection of these trailblazers who helped shape history herstory across seven locations including Washington DC, Mexico City, Tanzania, and more. Discover the full list of destinations and learn about these historic women on the Travel Hacker blog.

Shoutouts from the community

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