Spirit's collapse, high fuel prices test limits of summer vacation spending

The unofficial start of the summer travel season on Memorial Day weekend will show just how much travelers want to fly and how much they're willing to pay.

# Spirit's collapse, high fuel prices test limits of summer vacation spending The unofficial start of the summer travel season on Memorial Day weekend will show just how much travelers want to fly and how much they're willing to pay. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/23/summer-travel-gas-airfare.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*