Rising Gas Prices and Memorial Day Travel
Filed in archive En Route , Travel News on May 24, 2008
Who hasn't heard of Rising gas prices? It is a "burden" the world over. However, in the U.S., the rising gas prices has certainly affected travel this Memorial Day weekend.

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In Southern California alone, as reported by the L.A.Times:
Fewer southern Californians are expected to travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.
About 2.9 million people are projected to take weekend trips starting today. About 73% of Southland travelers - 2.12 million people - were expected to drive, a decline from last year of 0.1%. More than 440,000 people will travel by airplane, a decline from last year of 0.2%.
But then, you guys are already enjoying your weekends! Enjoy.
About 2.9 million people are projected to take weekend trips starting today. About 73% of Southland travelers - 2.12 million people - were expected to drive, a decline from last year of 0.1%. More than 440,000 people will travel by airplane, a decline from last year of 0.2%.
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