Overview
- New survey results show resilient demand, with 70% of Americans planning to travel this summer and 85% saying they need a vacation, according to Allianz Partners and Ipsos.
- Prices have surged since late winter, with AAA reporting average gas at $4.51 a gallon, jet fuel up about 62%, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics noting April airfares 21% higher than a year earlier.
- Bank of America Institute data shows a clear income split, as lower‑income households are more than twice as likely to forgo a summer trip compared with higher earners.
- Most travelers plan to stay in the United States, with many choosing scenic spots or major cities, while only about one in five plan international travel.
- Timing has helped some avoid higher costs, with about 47% booking summer trips by early April as airlines later raised baggage fees and trimmed some schedules in response to fuel spikes.