It was supposed to be another boom year for the economy. March changed everything.

Between high energy prices and a partial government shutdown, air travel was a disaster in March.

Bloomberg

• It was supposed to be another boom year for the US economy.
• But for many Americans, that outlook changed rapidly.
• The Iran war and partial government shutdown scrambled travel and prices for months to come.

Mickey Lyons is holding off on booking her next vacation — at least until prices drop.

"I can't believe I'm saying this," the 53-year-old Detroit resident said.