2026 Travel Takes Off: Falling Prices and Global Events Push New Cities Into the Spotlight, per KAYAK Data
Across its flight search data, KAYAK found travel interest is climbing (up 9%) while airfares are easing (down 3% domestically and 10% internationally) setting the stage for a busy year of more affordable trips. "Lower fares and rising interest mean travelers can stretch their budgets further in 2026," said [KAYAK spokesperson]. "Couple lower fares with new routes expanding access to historically under-the-radar cities and you've got travelers finding more reasons and more ways to explore the world." Easter ...