Airlines Forecast Record High Thanksgiving Travel Numbers

Following the end of a protracted federal government shutdown, US airlines are anticipating a record-breaking number of travelers during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period. Airlines for America (A4A), the industry’s lobbying group, predicts that carriers will transport over 31 million Read More …

Florida Airports See Big Holiday Traffic Surges

A new analysis by Luxury Link, utilizing 2024 TSA data, offers insights into the expected surge in passenger traffic across U.S. airports during the upcoming holiday season. The report highlights the recovery of air travel since the pandemic, noting that Read More …

US Tourism Declines: States Reevaluate Visitor Strategies

Numerous US states, including New Mexico, North Dakota, Michigan, Arkansas, Indiana, and Illinois, have experienced a successive decline in tourism for ten consecutive months in 2025. This downturn is attributed to a combination of seasonal trends, broader economic shifts, and Read More …

Global Passports Show Europe’s Strength, USA Not So Much

The Global Passport Index 2025, published by Global Citizen Solutions (GCS), reveals a significant shift in global mobility leadership, with Europe firmly establishing its dominance. The Index assesses passports using three dimensions—Enhanced Mobility, Quality of Life, and Investment Attractiveness—to provide Read More …

US States Achieve Record Tourism Boom

The US travel landscape is celebrating a significant victory as numerous states, including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Dakota, and Colorado, have contributed to a soaring tourism boom for ten consecutive months in 2025. This exceptional growth is Read More …

Holiday Travel: Americans Balance Budgets, Distance

Upgraded Points conducted a survey of over 2,300 US adults regarding their travel intentions between Thanksgiving and New Year’s 2025, revealing how various factors are shaping holiday plans. The study found that celebrating at home remains the preference for the Read More …

Flight Cancellations Cause Widespread Travel Disruptions

Thousands of travelers across the United States have been affected by widespread flight cancellations and delays attributed to a combination of bad weather and operational challenges, according to a report published on October 18, 2025. Across two successive days, a Read More …

The World’s Busiest Airports: An Overview

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has maintained its position as the busiest airport globally, outperforming major international hubs like Dubai (DXB), Tokyo Haneda (HND), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), and London Heathrow (LHR) in October 2025. This standing is determined by total Read More …

Nevada Reigns: America’s New Holiday Hotspot

Nevada has emerged as a premier holiday travel destination in the US, surpassing traditional favorites like Hawaii, Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, and Los Angeles in 2025. This shift signifies a change in American travel preferences, with more travelers Read More …