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Economist: Iran conflict drives 50% jump in summer travel costs

The concept of "hot girl summer" is being adapted to a "flexible hot girl summer" due to rising travel costs. Hayley Berg, lead economist at Hopper Technology Solutions, explained that geopolitical conflicts in Iran have disrupted the global jet fuel supply. This disruption has led to a significant increase in domestic airfares, with prices for Memorial Day weekend up over 50% compared to last year. AI

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Economist: Iran conflict drives 50% jump in summer travel costs

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Catherina Gioino ·

    Your ‘flexible hot girl summer’ is going to cost you

    Your hot girl summer plans to Europe are still on, but just plan a few months ahead to save as much as possible.