Flying This Summer? There's Good News and Bad News

If you're feeling uneasy about booking that summer vacation, you're far from alone. Across the U.S., economic anxieties combined with political uncertainties are prompting millions of would-be travelers to hit pause, rethink plans, or scale back on travel entirely. What was expected to be a booming 2025 travel season is instead shaping up to be one defined by caution and contingency.

But for budget-conscious travelers, that shift may not be entirely bad news.

As demand for air travel softens, airlines are slashing fares, trimming routes and loosening pricing strategies to fill seats. According to Skyscanner's 2025 Smarter Summer Report, 84 percent of American travelers are open to adjusting their travel dates or destinations to save money. And with 64 percent still undecided or unbooked, the market is ripe for last-minute deals...