The vast majority of Americans plan trips within the next six months, according to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers.
It says 94% have travel plans, up from 88% in February.
This increase is noteworthy given that 55% of travelers report that inflation will greatly impact their travel decisions.
“There is a tug of war going on in the minds of consumers, a tug of war between the desire to
travel and concerns about inflation and finances,” said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International.
“Fifty-three percent of travelers also cited transportation costs as greatly impacting their upcoming travel plans, with 48% concerned about airfares and 43% pointing to gas prices.”
Starting on May 7, a REAL ID, a more secure state driver’s license or identification card, will be required to board domestic airline flights and to access some federal facilities.
While 80% of travelers are aware of the REAL ID deadline, as of early April, only 51% of them had acquired this type of identification.
The survey, supported by Miles Partnership, was fielded April 1, 2025 using a national sample randomly drawn from a consumer panel of 1,000 adults, ages 18 and over
Longwoods International is a travel and tourism research consultancy.
