As Halloween Approaches, Americans Fall for Fall, Led by Pumpkin Patches and Trick-or-Treating
Americans aren’t only celebrating Halloween where they live. In fact, 40% may travel in October specifically for the holiday. Read More
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54% of Americans Didn’t Take a Summer Vacation, Though 73% of Consumers Originally Had Travel Plans
Even though summer didn't go as expected for some, more than half of respondents tell ValuePenguin that they have fall or winter travel... Read More
2022 Has Brought More Air Travel Delays and Cancellations — And Nearly Double the Risk of Having a Bag Mishandled
Endeavor Air sees the biggest jump in delay rates between early 2021 and 2022, even with a rate in 2022 that’s the lowest among the 17... Read More
Sign-Up Bonuses Draw Consumers to Travel Credit Cards, but Nearly a Third Say They Overspent to Earn Rewards
Consumers’ aversion to annual fees may mean they’re missing out on rewards — but Gen Zers are the exception. Read More
If 2021 Trends Continue, These US Airports Would See the Largest Summertime Increases in Arrivals
We compared passenger arrivals at the 100 largest U.S. airports to determine which saw the biggest summer spikes during last year’s travel... Read More
73% of Americans Have Summer Travel Plans (a Pandemic High) — But Travelers Are Taking Fewer Trips Amid Increased Spending
Amid inflation, 57% of those who aren’t traveling this summer say they can’t afford a vacation, up from 43% last summer. Read More
45% of Americans Are Planning To Travel More in 2022, Hoping To Make Up for Lost Time While Capitalizing On Remote Work
ValuePenguin’s latest survey found Americans are eager to travel as COVID-19 restrictions loosen. The rise of remote work, as well as money... Read More
Best — and Worst — U.S. Small Airports to Fly Into
Hawaii airports in Kailua-Kona, Kahului and Lihue are the best bet for a smooth journey. Read More
Best Airports to Fly Out Of: Where Airfare Hasn’t Caught Up to Pre-COVID-19 Trends
People flying out of Newark Liberty International or Pensacola International Airport see the steepest price cuts. Read More
Nearly Half of Americans Want to Travel to Space, and Some Would Take on Debt to Make It Happen
A new ValuePenguin survey found men and Gen Zers are among those most interested in space tourism. Read More
More Than Half of Consumers Don’t Take Advantage of Travel Rewards Programs
While 41% of Americans are members of a travel-related rewards program, that means more than half of consumers are missing out on... Read More
51 Million Americans Have Labor Day Travel Plans, With Florida the Top Destination
While many consumers are moving forward with their Labor Day vacations as planned, 29 million Americans say their travel plans were... Read More