The Dark Side of 'Hot Girl Summer' The arrival of warm weather has brought with it a harsh reality for travelers: the ongoing conflict in Iran is driving up airfare prices.
The phrase that once symbolized freedom and spontaneity, "hot girl summer," has given way to financial constraints. Airlines have absorbed as much of the cost increase as possible before passing it on to consumers.
According to Hayley Berg, lead economist at Hopper Technology Solutions, domestic flights for Memorial Day weekend skyrocketed by over 50% compared to last year's rates.