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New Direct Flights from Seattle and More Travel Fun in 2025

A plane from Delta Air Lines flies past a ramp tower as cars drop off passengers at the departure gates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac on Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024. (Karen Ducey / The Seattle Times)

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The Seattle Times highlights key findings from Longwoods International’s American Travel Sentiment Survey, with insights from CEO Amir Eylon. The survey reveals that nine out of ten respondents plan to travel in the next six months, underscoring a significant shift in travel behavior.

“Travel seems to have become a need versus a want,” Eylon notes, emphasizing travelers’ willingness to prioritize trips despite economic uncertainty and high prices. However, he cautions that perceptions of value will be crucial in 2025 as U.S. travelers seek quality experiences that justify costs.

The article explores emerging travel trends and practical insights for the year ahead, along with upcoming travel opportunities for Seattle residents, including new direct flights and emerging destinations for 2025.

Read full article here.