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SHIFTHEADS: Barry Choi on Flight Cancellations, Disney Prices, and How to Travel Smart Right Now
Summer travel planning in 2026 requires a different checklist than it used to, and Barry Choi has gone through it.
Flight cancellations tied to jet fuel concerns are real, but Barry Choi says airlines are cutting unprofitable domestic routes well in advance, not scrambling. Any disruption that affects your booking will come with a refund. His standing advice right now is to book everything refundable and skip prepaid ground experiences until the picture settles. He also flags that Canadians avoiding the Middle East and flooding European routes are pushing costs up in both directions, which is…
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