Year-Over-Year Passenger Trips Rose Despite Decline in Sales
ARLINGTON, Va., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales reached $8.8 billion in April 2025 – a 4% decrease compared to April 2024.* April's passenger trips settled by ARC increased 1% year over year, totaling 25.7 million.
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