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Travel is becoming pricier in 2025, as forecasted by travel websites such as Going and The Points Guy.
Airlines are reducing routes, and low-cost carriers are finding it difficult to establish financial stability.
This predicament is affecting travelers like Michael Page, who remarked that flying with his family on vacation is more costly than ever.
“Snacks, beverages, all those items are being removed and then prices are increasing,” Page stated. “Had the weather been better, we’d have driven.”
Michelle Brown, traveling with her pet poodle, noted that flight prices are on the rise.
“It was quite high,” she mentioned. “I spent around $500, and I’m paying $300 for him.”
Inexpensive flights exist if you know where to search
As the new year approaches, it may be prudent to allow the deals to dictate where you invest your hard-earned funds.
For instance, Southwest Airlines recently presented limited-time, one-way tickets for as low as $49 to select destinations.
The site Going also unveiled its Where to Go in 2025 list, a collection of locations that are more accessible this year and thus less expensive.
For those traveling internationally, Going suggests destinations like Sicily, Scandinavia, Fiji, and our neighbor to the north, Canada, where some roundtrip fares are under $200, according to travel expert Katy Nastro from Going.
“In some locations across the U.S., you’re incurring significantly higher costs to even reach,” Nastro stated.
Nastro noted that less typical destinations are becoming easier to access due to non-stop flights and increasing demand.
“People desire a bit of variety,” Nastro mentioned. “Instead of visiting Paris and London, they may choose Oslo and Copenhagen.”
Other locations featured on Going’s Where to Go list include:
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Iceland
- Dakar
- Palau
- Macau
Strategies to save on spring and summer airfare
Your best chance at securing a bargain, Nastro indicated, is to consider spring and summer vacations right now.
“The ideal time of year is to book during the opposing season,” she explained. “Thus, now is an excellent time to start contemplating summer domestic travel as well as international journeys.”
Nastro encourages you to set up price alerts for flight fares via Going, Google Flights, Skyscanner, Hopper, or other travel platforms.
She advises you to continue monitoring prices even after you’ve made a reservation.
Provided you’ve booked a main cabin or higher class ticket, “reach out to your airline and request a travel credit for that price difference,” she stated.
Nastro noted that booking basic economy tickets is perfectly acceptable as it offers an economical seat option, but it limits flexibility concerning price monitoring.
Traveler Makena Parker disclosed that she’ll be tracking flight prices and planning her 2025 getaway based on the most favorable rate.
A smart strategy for affordable travel to avoid wasting your funds.
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