10/31/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2024 08:16
'Tis the season for making a list, checking it twice, booking travel plans-and arriving early to catch your flight.
The 2024 holiday season is nearly upon us, so we asked nearly 1,350 U.S.-based TripIt users about their holiday travel plans. Many will be traveling to spend it with family or friends, while others plan to relax on a much-needed getaway.
Whether you're gathering with loved ones to celebrate or hitting the road on an adventure, here are four things to know to help you navigate traveling over the holidays this year:
It's been a record-breaking yearfor travel in the U.S.-potentially signaling a busy holiday travel season ahead. According to our recent survey, more than half (51%) of TripIt travelers are planning to travel this holiday season. Another 17% said they were unsure if they'd travel-so there's room for that number to grow.
Tip: Traveling during the busy holiday season? Plan ahead by arriving at the airport early, keeping your travel plans organizedin TripIt, and in case of delays, knowing your options for getting on an alternate flight.
Will Thanksgiving be dethroned as the busiest holidayfor American travelers? Our data suggests it may. More than two-thirds (67%) of respondents said they will travel for Christmas, while slightly more than half (54%) said they plan to travel for Thanksgiving.
One-third (33%) plan to travel for New Year's, and 8% plan to travel for other reasons in the coming months, including fall trips, to attend football games, and to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.
Flying home-or elsewhere-for the holidays? You'll be in good company. Of those who are traveling over the holidays, more than half (57%) plan to fly domestically and more than a third (35%) will take an international flight.
This holiday season:
But not everyone will be traveling this holiday season: nearly one-third (32%) of respondents said they're not planning to.
Of those who're planning to stay local:
Methodology:TripIt surveyed nearly 1,350 U.S.-based users to understand their past and upcoming travel plans, plus their priorities, preferences, and behaviors regarding travel and travel planning. The survey took place September 18-26, 2024.