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Published May 17, 2008 12:00 am - It's no secret the rising cost of gasoline has put a crimp in many families' vacation plans. The first holid...

Fewer plan Memorial Day travel


The Norman Transcript

It's no secret the rising cost of gasoline has put a crimp in many families' vacation plans. The first holiday weekend since the rapid escalation of fuel costs will be a test of lifestyle changes.

Memorial Day weekend travel will bring slightly fewer travelers, going shorter distances, according to AAA Oklahoma. The nationwide travel service projects 37.87 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home beginning May 23.

The projections, based on a survey of travelers, show a decrease of about 1 percent nationwide and less than 1 percent in Oklahoma.

Gas prices are to blame. "Many Americans are feeling a financial pinch from record high gasoline prices and other factors in the economy," said Chuck Mai, spokesman for AAA Oklahoma.

An estimated 12 percent of the U.S. population will be celebrating the Memorial Day weekend away from home. Lock the doors. Relatives are on their way.



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