Key Points
- The U.S. flight ticket sales of online travel agencies (OTAs) increased 8% in May 2025 compared to the same period last year, bucking a 5% overall decline in air ticket sales by travel agencies.
- Booking.com is now the number one flight booking website in the U.S., surpassing Expedia.
- In May, the total amount of air tickets sold was $8.6 billion. The average ticket price fell by 2% while international travel rose slightly.
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Online travel agencies in the United States saw an 8% rise in flight sales by May 2025. However, total air ticket sales at travel agencies fell 5%. Booking.com has surpassed Expedia for the number of flight bookings in the United States, while traditional leisure and business travel agencies have seen declines. Overall, the market recorded $8.6billion in air ticket sales. Average ticket prices decreased by 2% while international trips increased slightly compared to last year.
