Despite a government shutdown and economic uncertainty, experts say holiday travel plans remain strong.

A new survey finds 54% of Americans still plan to get away this season — but travel will look a little different, with packed airports and crowded highways expected. Travel expert Tomeka Jones has been watching industry trends closely.

"Americans started to book their flights back in June just for the upcoming holiday season for November and December," she said.

A Deloitte survey shows Americans aren’t skipping holiday travel, but many are aiming to spend less. More than 30% of those surveyed said their financial situation is worse than last year, up from 25% in 2024. Deloitte’s Eileen Crowley says Gen Z travelers are cutting back the most.

"What we are seeing is that just the higher

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