Travel really costs a lot these days. Since the pandemic, prices have only gotten wilder because so many people are finally planning trips again.
**The main reasons:**
*   Rising operational expenses raise base costs even without passengers.
*   Uncontrolled demand bails out airlines and hotels while making booking harder during peak times.
While no longer just negative shock news, travel bills exist for a very real reason. It's a mix of prices going up (mostly due to the cost) and just too many