TripIt Blog So Long, Shoulder Season? New Survey Shows 85% of Americans Planning to Travel This Fall

Cancellations, and crowds, and costs-oh my. Americans (re)learned a valuable lesson this summer: Expect the unexpected when it comes to travel. Last month, we asked more than 1,700 U.S.-based TripIt users about their recent and upcoming travel plans. According to our survey data, nearly all Americans (97%) traveled in the past six months. Domestic air travel was the top method (82%), followed by a road trip with a personal car (59%). More than a third (41%) flew internationally. And with flying during this season of unprecedented disruptions-that is, staffing issues, delays and cancellations, and lost or delayed luggage-comes wisdom: Almost all travelers (93%) said that they'll plan differently for their next trip. What does that look like? And what role will other ongoing factors, such as inflation and COVID-19, play in the trip-planning process? Here's what travelers had to say. Disruptions the new top concern for American travelers Our data shows the possibility of flight cancellations, delays, or changes is the new top worry for travelers, with 70% of people saying this will most concern them the next time they travel. This is a jump of 29% from survey data we released in June. Meanwhile, the cost of travel (34%) ...The post So Long, Shoulder Season? New Survey Shows 85% of Americans Planning to Travel This Fall appeared first on TripIt Blog.