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Poll shows many Americans plan more travel in 2025 amid economic uncertainty

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Poll shows many Americans plan more travel in 2025 amid economic uncertainty
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Clint Henderson Managing editor | The Points Guy

Recent polling indicates that many Americans plan to increase their travel in 2025, despite economic concerns. The Federal Reserve has raised alarms about the economy's health, and major airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines have reported weaker-than-expected revenues early this year. However, screenings at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints have not shown significant declines in passenger traffic.

The Harris Poll commissioned by The Points Guy found that 76% of Americans intend to travel in 2025. Of these, 71% plan domestic trips while 29% are looking internationally. Over a third (35%) of respondents aim to travel more than last year, with only 8% planning less travel.

The survey suggests men are slightly more inclined to travel than women. Among age groups, Gen Zers are less likely to travel domestically compared to millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers. Internationally, Gen Zers and millennials show higher intentions for international trips than older generations.

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For those traveling abroad this year, Europe remains a popular destination with over half (53%) planning visits there. Other destinations include Canada or the Caribbean (30%), Asia, South or Central America, or Mexico (25%).

Shared experiences continue as a key motivator for travel in 2025. According to The Points Guy's Travel Trends report from last year, event-based travel is still significant despite the end of megatours by artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. In 2024, two in five Americans traveled for events; similar numbers are expected this year.

The poll also highlights spending trends: over half of Americans (51%) plan increased spending on travel this year compared to previous years. Men again lead women in this regard.

Despite signs of reduced demand for flights so far in 2025 according to data companies OAG and Cirium — with airline capacity increasing within North America — consumers might benefit from lower fares due to dynamic pricing adjustments if demand decreases further.

Survey method details: Conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of The Points Guy from February 24-26 among adults aged 18-plus; sampling precision measured using Bayesian credible interval accurate within plus or minus 2.5 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.

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