Sally French

Are you trying to tell me that the economy is what messed with my airplane's brakes?

Their latest report found that, sure, domestic travel in the U.S. is still rolling, but it's definitely tapping the brakes. Bank of America data shows that spending on lodging and tourism from January 1st through March 22nd, 2025, is down about 2.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Airline spending is down even more, about 6%.

Their latest report found that, sure, domestic travel in the U.S. is still rolling, but it's definitely tapping the brakes. Bank of America data shows that spending on lodging and tourism from January 1st through March 22nd, 2025, is down about 2.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Airline spending is down even more, about 6%.

Their latest report found that, sure, domestic travel in the U.S. is still rolling, but it's definitely tapping the brakes. Bank of America data shows that spending on lodging and tourism from January 1st through March 22nd, 2025, is down about 2.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Airline spending is down even more, about 6%.

That delayed timing could mean a rebound is coming, but there's also a bigger shift happening. Measures of consumer confidence are also dropping, which might be causing people to hold off on booking trips altogether.

That delayed timing could mean a rebound is coming, but there's also a bigger shift happening. Measures of consumer confidence are also dropping, which might be causing people to hold off on booking trips altogether.

That delayed timing could mean a rebound is coming, but there's also a bigger shift happening. Measures of consumer confidence are also dropping, which might be causing people to hold off on booking trips altogether.

But that might be because they are going abroad instead. In fact, overseas in-person spending with Bank of America cards was up over 2.6% at the start of 2025. So actually, international travel may be poaching some domestic travelers.

But that might be because they are going abroad instead. In fact, overseas in-person spending with Bank of America cards was up over 2.6% at the start of 2025. So actually, international travel may be poaching some domestic travelers.

But that might be because they are going abroad instead. In fact, overseas in-person spending with Bank of America cards was up over 2.6% at the start of 2025. So actually, international travel may be poaching some domestic travelers.

Fewer international tourists are coming into the U.S. this year. The travel data company Tourism Economics announced last week it is now expecting a 9.4% decline in international visitor arrivals for 2025. That's largely driven by an expected 20.2% decline in visitors from Canada.

Fewer international tourists are coming into the U.S. this year. The travel data company Tourism Economics announced last week it is now expecting a 9.4% decline in international visitor arrivals for 2025. That's largely driven by an expected 20.2% decline in visitors from Canada.

Fewer international tourists are coming into the U.S. this year. The travel data company Tourism Economics announced last week it is now expecting a 9.4% decline in international visitor arrivals for 2025. That's largely driven by an expected 20.2% decline in visitors from Canada.

In short, for U.S. travelers, you might notice fewer crowds at some of the most popular U.S. destinations this summer.

In short, for U.S. travelers, you might notice fewer crowds at some of the most popular U.S. destinations this summer.

In short, for U.S. travelers, you might notice fewer crowds at some of the most popular U.S. destinations this summer.

And for others with One World, Emerald, Sapphire, and Ruby Elite Status, Fiji Airways joining One World means those folks as well can flex those Elite Status perks too.

And for others with One World, Emerald, Sapphire, and Ruby Elite Status, Fiji Airways joining One World means those folks as well can flex those Elite Status perks too.

And for others with One World, Emerald, Sapphire, and Ruby Elite Status, Fiji Airways joining One World means those folks as well can flex those Elite Status perks too.

Iceland Air seems to be partnering up with just about everyone. They partnered with Southwest Airlines earlier this year. Right now, you have to book those flights through Iceland Air. They are not available on the Southwest website yet.