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
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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
National Parks a Breath of Fresh Air for Americans As Travel Opened Back Up
As pandemic fears faded, visitors stayed longer. 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
JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards Program: 2022 Guide
The JetBlue TrueBlue frequent flyer program is easy to use and offers you the chance to earn miles that are above average in value. Read More
Global Entry vs. TSA Precheck: Which Is Better
Global Entry is the better option if you travel internationally, while TSA Precheck is better for domestic travelers, especially those with... Read More
Business Class vs. First Class: What’s the Difference?
There are distinct differences between business class and first class, as the latter often includes larger seats, chef-created catering and... 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