Discounted Flights Across the Atlantic to Europe - Consumers Still Opting Against Traveling to U.S.
Take advantage of Europe's travel slump to the US and bag some cheap transatlantic airfares
So, ready to jet-set across the pond without breaking the bank? Here's some good news for you! Those who aren't put off by the usual travel hiccups between Europe and the US, thanks to President Donald Trump's foreign policy, can take advantage of super cheap airfares.
The months-long decline in European appetite for Stateside travel has been the talk of the town. It's due to a variety of reasons such as Trump's tough border controls causing European nations to issue travel advisories, his anti-European remarks, tension over trade tariffs, and Trump's meddling in foreign elections adding to the unease.
But, here's the silver lining. Inbound travel to Europe is on the rise, with Americans flocking to the Old Continent, thanks to budget-friendly airfares. Papa Trump may not be a fan of Europeans, but his policies are working wonders for those eyeing a European vacation!
According to the National Travel and Tourism Office, overseas arrivals to the US in May 2025 continued the downward trend, albeit a shallower slide at -2.8%. Western Europeans shunned Stateside trips the most, with a staggering -4.4% decline in demand. Denmark and Germany led the pack in jumping ship, owing to Trump's diplomatic differences and election interference.
But hey, who needs Europe when it's cheaper to fly to Georgia and London? In fact, flying between the two was 55% cheaper in the first quarter of 2025, aviation analysts Cirium said.
The downward pressure on transatlantic airfares is showing no signs of slowing down, with round-trip costs down 10% from a year ago, according to booking firm Hopper. The average fares are now so low that they match prices six years ago, pre-pandemic.
If more Americans decide to spend their vacays in Europe instead of their backyards, the US travel and tourism industry could face an even worse slump than predicted. The US National Travel Association has warned of 140,000 potential job losses, while the World Travel and Trade Council expects industry losses of up to $12 billion.
So, pack your bags and get ready to gallivant across Europe while saving a pretty penny! Just remember, Trump might not want you there, but your wallet certainly does!
