The Clark Howard Podcast

06.15.22  TRAVEL: Gas Prices & Airfare Sticker Shock

Clark explains what is happening with gas prices at home and abroad, and suggests ways to adapt, including modification of summer travel to offset costs. Meanwhile, airfares are generally 50% higher than last year and around 25% higher than pre-pandemic, but they’re starting to soften. The state of the industry and a sweet spot in the market that can help you save, including deep discount airlines.

Gas Prices: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Airfare Sticker Shock: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.