Executive Travel’s Airfare Index has now recorded four straight months of falling airfares. Our August 5 update confirmed what we first noticed in July—prices are dropping, and not just a little. With fall and winter (outside the holiday rush) on the horizon, seasonal price dips are taking hold. It seems many savvy travelers skipped the hot, high-priced months of July and August, opting instead for cooler, quieter September and October getaways—my personal favorite time to “hit the road.” If you’re planning a trip this fall, you may be pleasantly surprised by what you find in the fare search results.
Executive Travel’s Domestic Airfare Index Shows Seasonal Price Drop for Fall & Winter – The good news just keeps coming—domestic airfares are sliding even further for fall travel! Our monthly Domestic Airfare Index, which tracks roundtrip coach fares from Omaha to New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Orlando, shows that as of August 5, 2025, prices have fallen another $42 per ticket since June 23. Average fares for October through January travel are now an incredible $167 roundtrip. If you’re eyeing a fall or winter getaway, now is the time to book and lock in these exceptional deals.
International Coach Airfares Break the $600 Barrier – Best Prices in Years – Our European Coach Class Airfare Index, which tracks roundtrip fares from Omaha to Paris, London, Rome, Amsterdam, and Athens, has hit a milestone. As of August 5, 2025, the average fare to these five cities has dropped to just $594—the lowest in years and down $29 from last month’s index. Here’s the month-by-month snapshot: October $599, November $564, December $607, January $605 roundtrip. For travelers heading to Europe this fall and winter, these prices are a gift. While the cheapest tickets often require two or more connections, those willing to zigzag a bit can take advantage of some of the most affordable transatlantic fares we’ve seen in years. Now is the time to pack your bags and make Europe happen without breaking the bank.
Business Class Airfares to Europe Are So Low, Low – You’ve Got to Go! Go! – After flying to Europe almost once or twice a month in 2025, I’m still amazed at how affordable business class fares have been this year. Just last year, tickets were nearly two to three times higher. According to Executive Travel’s European Business Class Airfare Index, as of August 5, 2025, the average round-trip fare to Paris, London, Rome, Amsterdam, and Athens is just $3,427. Here’s the current month-by-month snapshot: October $3,465, November $3,598, December $3,576, and January $3,071. If you’ve ever dreamed of stretching out in lie-flat comfort while crossing the Atlantic, now’s your moment. Pack those bags—Europe is calling, and business class has never been a better value!
How Can You Find the Lowest Airfares in the Executive Travel Airfare Index? – Our monthly Airfare Index is based on data from Google Flight Search, using Omaha, Nebraska as the departure city and searching for the lowest fares for a one-week trip in each corresponding month. We don’t enter specific travel days—just the month—so finding these rock-bottom prices requires flexibility in your departure and return dates. For international travel, the cheapest fares often involve two or even three connections, while nonstop or one-stop itineraries can cost up to several thousand dollars more. Domestically, the lowest fares typically come from low-cost carriers like Southwest, Allegiant, and Frontier, while full-service airlines charge more but offer added amenities. Keep in mind that many of the lowest fares are “basic economy” tickets, which may exclude seat assignments, flight changes, refunds, and even overhead carry-ons.
Three Cheers for Delta Airlines: A Promise to Protect Your Privacy – Last week, I shared concerns about Delta Airlines’ announcements that they plan to implement AI to fine-tune airfare pricing. While airlines have used machine learning for decades to adjust prices based on competition, load factors, seasonal demand, and other market factors, the worry was that this new AI wave could go a step further—using personal data, purchase history, frequent flyer status, or even credit card information to raise fares for specific customers. After publishing that article, I reached out to key executives at Delta Airlines. Their response was both clear and reassuring: Delta made a firm promise that they will never use AI in this way. They emphasized that such practices would break customer trust—and could even cross legal lines. Delta’s leadership reaffirmed their commitment to fair pricing and protecting customer privacy, which is a pledge worth applauding. Read More Here…
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