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Transatlantic Travel Shifts to Shoulder Months and Gateway Hubs
North American travel to Europe remains strong but is fragmenting, with demand shifting toward shoulder seasons like September while airline capacity stays concentrated in major gateway cities.
Key Takeaways
- 1U.S. trips to Europe dip just 1% from 2025 peaks as September outpaces August in arrivals
- 2Airlines expect major European gateway cities to hold transatlantic flight capacity through 2030
- 3Over 50% of travelers now use AI for trip planning, outpacing destination readiness
Source: Skift
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