US Airline Industry Caps a Strong 2025—What Lies Ahead in 2026

By Panos Mourdoukoutas Despite a shaky start earlier in the year, U.S. airline travel reached another milestone during the 2025 winter holiday season. Major airlines are expected to carry 52.6 million passengers over the 18 days from Dec. 19 to Jan. 5, according to a forecast released by Airlines for America. While full-year data are […]