Going anywhere for July 4?
June 30th, 2009 at 10:57am Thomas V. Bona
Slightly fewer people are this year, according to AAA Chicago. Even though gas prices are down nearly $1.50 a gallon, AAA projects travel being down 1.9 percent from last year and 12.3 percent from 2007. Basically, people are still struggling with the economy and thinking twice about discretionary spending - including travel.
I’m writing a story about this for tomorrow - and about what travelers should expect. Anyone going anywhere 50 miles or more for the weekend? Why or why not?
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1. bo | June 30th, 2009 at 11:06 am
With the big oil companies gouging us again on gas prices while the supply has never been greater, I like others am staying home. I can’t afford to drive anyplace since we are in a DEPRESSION. No jobs, just foreclosures and higher taxes. But hey, CNBC says the recovery is just around the corner. BULL!
2. Jeremy Horn | June 30th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Though gas prices are lower, they don’t affect my travel plans. Gas is a necessity for vehicle travel (unfortunately). But as every year, I will be going to Winnebago’s 4th of July Festival. Family friendly, in-laws are right across the school grounds, WITH A POOL! Though I do not have a need to travel this time of year, gas prices wouldn’t affect my decision to or to not travel.
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