Budget-minded consumers skimping on summer travel - msnbc.com

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Budget-minded consumers skimping on summer travel msnbc.com Higher gas prices eat up a larger share of lower-income families' household budgets. AAA says the 66 cent increase in the average gas price from January through early April made many people skittish about taking long road trips. The average trip will ... News Summary: Summer travel expected to be slightly more active in 2012Washington Post AAA projects 1.2 percent increase in Memorial Day travelWLTZ 38 NBC AAA projects a 1.2 percent increase in Memorial Day travel as Americans stay ...WQOW TV News 18 all 339 news articles »

Federal Budget Office Asks All Agencies to Cut Conference, Travel Costs - U.S. News & World Report (blog)

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Federal Budget Office Asks All Agencies to Cut Conference, Travel Costs U.S. News & World Report (blog) ... areas of high returns," says a memo released by the Office of Management and Budget. [Washington Whispers: GSA Heads Slammed During Congressional Hearing] The OMB is asking government agencies to cut travel expenses by 30 percent before 2013, ... Obama administration issues new travel and conference rulesWashington Post (blog) OMB cracks down on travel, conferences and property expensesFierce Government Federal agencies told to cut travel budgets by 30%South Florida Business Journal Politico (blog) -Meetings Focus -International Business Times all 20 news articles »

Credit cards that can save you hundreds on summer travel - New York Daily News

New York Daily News

Credit cards that can save you hundreds on summer travel New York Daily News Budget constraints remain, however, as nearly half of those planning trips intend on spending less than $1500, according to a recent Orbitz Worldwide survey. Luckily for them, the right credit card can actually subsidize at least one-third of a trip or ... and more »

OVERNIGHT MONEY: Senate devotes a day to the federal budget - The Hill (blog)

OVERNIGHT MONEY: Senate devotes a day to the federal budget The Hill (blog) By Vicki Needham, Bernie Beckerand Peter Schroeder - 05/15/12 05:31 PM ET Budget bonanza: For lack of a battle outside of the debt-limit debate, the Senate on Wednesday is expected to discuss and vote on several Republican budget resolutions, ... and more »

Allegiant to launch, expand West Coast-Hawaii flights - San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

Allegiant to launch, expand West Coast-Hawaii flights San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Central Valley, Pacific Northwest and Nevada residents headed to Hawaii this summer and fall will have somewhat more economical airline options, thanks to budget carrier Allegiant. The airline has announced it will begin weekly service between Honolulu ... and more »