Spontaneous Getaways Rewritten by Rising Fares and TSA Delays

Rising airfares, fuel costs, and long TSA lines are cooling spontaneous mini-breaks, pushing travelers to drive or choose trips closer to home, and prompting some to delay plans or seek deals. Missed flights and security delays have hit some travelers hard, while others pivot to longer road trips or rail; even with demand intact, the pattern is shifting rather than disappearing as airlines trim flights and fuel prices push costs higher.