Each month, Executive Travel completes a travel index to gauge where domestic and international airfares are heading. During the last 60 days, we have seen future airfares dropping like a rock, which would appear to indicate that airplanes are not full and that airlines are having to drop prices to stimulate demand. For savvy travelers, this creates a golden window to book fall getaways at a fraction of the usual cost. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a family vacation in the U.S., Europe, Asia, or somewhere tropical, now is the time to lock in unbeatable fares and make your travel dreams a reality.
Executive Travel’s Domestic Airfare Index Shows continuation of low prices – The great news we reported last month of low domestic airfares continues on for fall travel! Executive Travel compiles a monthly Domestic Airfare Index that tracks roundtrip coach fares from Omaha to five key U.S. cities—New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Orlando. Our latest data reveals that, as of June 23, 2025, the average fare to these destinations dropped an additional $12 per round-trip airline ticket compared to May 23. Prices for travel for August through November are an amazing $209 RT. This continues to be fantastic news for anyone planning a fall getaway. Now is the time to book and save!
International Coach Airfares are the Biggest Summer Bargains in Years – Building on our Domestic Airfare Index, Executive Travel compiles a monthly European Coach Class Airfare Index, tracking round-trip fares from Omaha to five major European cities: Paris, London, Rome, Amsterdam, and Athens. As of June 23, 2025, the average summer airfare to these destinations has continued to drop to just $665 round-trip. Here’s the month-by-month breakdown: August $670; September $718; October $644; and November $627 RT. These fares are 40% to 50% lower than what we saw just a year ago—and nearly on par with winter pricing! Keep in mind that the lowest fares often involve two or more connections, but for those willing to zigzag a bit, this is an unbeatable time to explore Europe without breaking the bank.
Business Class to Europe is so low, everyone should consider a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Fly Business Class to Europe – I just returned from Europe in late June, and on the flight home looked up the cost of a business class ticket from Chicago to Rome. The price almost flabbergasted me! $3084 RT in lay-flat business class on United Airlines, the second week in July. How can it be? We have seen business class prices from the U.S to Europe by 3X that amount. Executive Travel’s European Business Class Airfare Index compiled on June 23, 2025, showed an already jaw-dropping average round-trip fare of $3,445 to five key European cities—Paris, London, Rome, Amsterdam, and Athens. Here’s the latest monthly breakdown: August $3,332; September $3,205; October $3,522; and November $3,723. If there was ever a time to go for the gusto, this is it.
I’m a One-Week Traveler… on a two-week trip to Italy – As I extended my travel into my second week in Italy last month, I was reminded of a truth I’ve always known about myself—I’m a one-week traveler at heart. Don’t get me wrong, the rolling hills of Umbria, the pasta, the wine, and the gelato are all incredible. But I start to miss the rhythm of my work, my exercise routine, and maybe even more, my own bed. I love travel, but I love what I do even more. After about seven days, I start craving the comfort of routine, the satisfaction of productivity, and the simple joy of waking up in my own house. I must tell you a secret. “I love to work and I love my work”. That said, if you’re like me, one week is just right—and maybe the secret is making those seven days count in unforgettable ways. Staying at www.VillaDestinoItaly.com is my secret way to make a one-week traveler break the rules and stay for more than 7 days.
Travel with Women of the Midwest!
Did you know that Executive Travel owns one of the most successful travel concepts in the industry? We are incredibly proud to be a trendsetter in women-only small-group travel. Here are some amazing statistics:
Travelers from 44 states have joined our journeys!
Since the inauguration in fall 2018, 94 groups have taken off, with a total of 1,740 travelers.
The average number of female travelers per tour is 18.5!
99% of travelers say they would travel with us again. (Warning: You’ll get addicted to this way of traveling!)
We have grown from 4 ambassadors to 10!
We have grown our ground staff from 2 to 6!
All tours for 2025 are nearly full, but we have a few spots available on our popular trips to Scotland, Ireland, and Portugal. You should check them out!
If you are not already familiar with what our team does, I encourage you to explore the Women of the Midwest website by CLICKING HERE! We have the friendliest group department team; do not hesitate to reach out to them at 888.549.1186 or GroupDepartment@executivetravel.com.
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