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    'Revenge travel' is surging. Here's what you need to know

    Despite sky-high prices and limited availability, people are traveling in droves. Could this new term explain why?
    by Manuela López Restrepo Jun 16, 2022 2 minutes

    If you feel like everyone is on vacation without you right now, you might be right.

    The data shows travel is surging — despite high plane-ticket prices — as many countries loosen their COVID-19 restrictions and reopen borders.

    Analysts say vacation-starved Americans are making up for lost time during the pandemic, and there's even a new term for it: revenge travel.

    Here's what's happening and what you should know

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