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High Earners Slash Holiday Travel Spending, Hit Airlines

11/17/2025

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High-earning Americans are cutting holiday travel spending this year, threatening airlines reliant on luxury travelers.
Bookings by Americans earning $150,000+ have declined, and about 80% in this income bracket plan to downgrade.
Since May, credit card spending on airline tickets by high-income consumers has decreased.
Earnings calls show demand for main cabin seats weakening, while premium revenues remain strong.

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Story summary

High-earning Americans are cutting holiday travel spending this year, threatening airlines reliant on luxury travelers.
Bookings by Americans earning $150,000+ have declined, and about 80% in this income bracket plan to downgrade.
Since May, credit card spending on airline tickets by high-income consumers has decreased.
Earnings calls show demand for main cabin seats weakening, while premium revenues remain strong.