TSA screens record number of travelers over Labor Day weekend as air travel soars
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened a record number of passengers nationwide over the Labor Day weekend, with Friday marking one of the busiest travel days in the agency’s history. Approximately 10.4 million travelers flooded airports from Friday through Monday, marking a 3.3% jump over the same four-day period in 2024. Friday was the busiest day for the Friday before Labor Day, with TSA officers screening 2,971,217 passengers. It also marked the 15th busiest single day in the agency’s nearly 24-year history. Read More…
Canadian and overseas visitation to the United States continues to plummet in response to the Trump Administration’s divisive policies and rhetoric, extending far longer into 2025 than experts had initially expected. Data published in late August by Tourism Economics shows that visits to the United States from Canada in particular are continuing to collapse: They’ve fallen 25.2 percent year-to-date (YTD), and in July alone, Canadian arrivals by car were down 37 percent year-over-year. Read More…
Southwest Airlines has begun flying its first aircraft with a secondary cockpit barrier. The Boeing 737 entered service on Aug. 29. The folding door is located on the cabin side of the forward galley. Before a pilot exits or re-enters the cockpit, the door is to be closed as a security measure. Read More…
In a move that’s sure to shake up the air travel industry, Delta joins Southwest, Spirit, and American Airlines in making drastic flight cuts for 2025. This decision follows a broader trend where major airlines are streamlining their operations in response to fluctuating demand and financial challenges. Delta, known for its extensive network, will reduce several routes, joining the ranks of Southwest, Spirit, and American, which have already trimmed their flight schedules. Read More…
Top 35 Travel Trends in September
September 2025 travel trends reveal a sector in transition, where technology, sustainability, and experiential enrichment are redefining the way people move across the globe. This month’s highlights underscore how innovation and cultural engagement are increasingly intertwined with traveler expectations. To begin with, luggage design is seeing notable advancements with capsules like ‘The Qantas x July Collection’ which integrates CaseSafe technology, providing discreet tracking features to enhance security and peace of mind. Read More…
