‘What’s the deal here?’: Man books Marriott room for Chicago trip. Then he sees a shocking price difference with AAA ‘discount’—and not in a good way

At the beginning of the year, many people made a resolution to travel more. Then, they saw the prices.

While costs for many everyday items have gone up, the rise in travel prices has been especially stark. Travelers are finding themselves paying incredibly high prices for everything from hotel stays to flights. Plus, with the increasing price of oil, it’s likely that these costs aren’t going to come down anytime soon.