Skyscanner, a global travel marketplace, is publishing July 4th travel statistics. This follows continued relaxation of US rules as well as the reopening mainstay European hotspots for fully vaccinated travellers.Skyscanner, a global travel marketplace, is publishing July 4th travel statistics. This follows continued relaxation of US rules as well as the reopening mainstay European hotspots for fully vaccinated travellers.Over 47 million Americans* plan to travel to the holiday weekend. This is a significant moment in American leisure travel history.Skyscanner data indicates a landscape of growing interest in travel in generalSkyscanner's weekly searches for travel to the US have increased 98% over the past year**Skyscanner's weekly booking volume for travel to the US has increased 114% over the past year****Top five domestic destinations booked for Independence Day travel***New York Las Vegas Orlando Los Angeles DenverFive top-recommended international destinations for Independence Day travelCancun San Juan Athens London Mexico CityPrices for Independence Day travel*Domestic travel costs on average $249International travel costs average $722The week prior to July 4th is the cheapest for domestic travel. Premium economy tickets are available at $659 an average**The average domestic flight cost is $659*******.On average, it costs $229 to book a domestic premium economy ticket. ** The average price for a premium economy ticket is $2001**Mark Crossey Skyscanner's US travel expert shares his tips on how to get a great deal.Price smart: "Searching for flights and dates will help you find the best deals. You can set up price alerts to be the first to hear about any discounts or additions in prices. Skyscanner allows you to mark flights you are interested in, and Skyscanner will notify you when the price changes.Take into account all possibilities: "2020 saw new destinations rise to popularity as corridors shined a spotlight on some unexpected gems. It could be a surprise delight to swap your Cancun vacation for a Florida or California getaway.Mix and match to save $$: This is not just a fashion trend for summer, mixing and matching airlines can really cut down on costs. You don't need to book return tickets. Instead, you can save money by flying with one airline and returning with another. Skyscanner's cheapest monthly tool allows you to easily compare prices.To find the best deals, use the entire month tool: "Flight prices all depend on supply and demand. Prices will vary because some dates are more in demand than others. You can search for cheap flights by using the 'whole month" search tool. This will allow you to quickly see all available deals and choose the best deal for you. You can travel a day earlier or later than your original departure date to save money. Also, it is cheaper to fly on less-popular days of the week.Flexibility is the key word. "In the past, flexibility with travel could have meant flying during anti-social times in order to obtain a great price. It's vital to be aware of the changes in accommodation and flight ticket policies, as well as what they are. These policies can be easily changed by Skyscanner search. These flexible options are often cheaper than packages and allow for a more personalized trip.*AAA figures published June 28 show that more than 47.7 millions people will travel between July 1 and 5.**Economy class, return to the US, week-end search volumes beginning January 3, 2021 compared with week beginning June 20, 2021 on Skyscanner platforms**Economy class, return to the US, week commencing January 4, 2021 compared with week commencing June 21, 2021 on Skyscanner platforms****Economy Class, Return Travel from the USA, Searched on Skyscanner Platforms March 18 June 18, 2021*****Economy Class, Return Travel within the Domestic US, Redirects (Bookings) Between March 18 and June 18, 2021 on Skyscanner platforms******Economy Class, Return, International Travel from the US, Redirects (Bookings) between March 18, June 18, 2021 on Skyscanner platformsThe average cost of travel between July 1st and July 5 is based on prices on Skyscanner platforms (bookings). This includes domestic and economy class travel from the US in 2018, 2019, and 2020.Daily News Delivery Subscribe to your colleagues and keep up-to-date on the latest trends and news in the Hotel industry. Subscribe2021 Hotel News Resource
