Government Shutdown: Impact on Travel Sentiment and Intent — Longwoods International

Amir Eylon, President & CEO of Longwoods International, shares this American traveler survey result.

“On Tuesday of last week, before the order was given to cut 10% of flight volume, we fielded our Monthly American Travel Sentiment tracking tool using the same methodology. We asked two specific questions about the Federal Government Shutdown.

Bottom Line:  One third (32%) of American travelers have indicated that their travel plans have already been impacted by the Federal Government shutdown. Of that 32%,  here is how it has impacted their travel plans thus far:

• I postponed my trip(s) to a later date — 45%
• I decided to drive instead of fly — 31%
• I shortened the duration of my trip(s) — 27%
• I changed the destination or itinerary of my trip(s) — 25%
• I canceled my trip(s) — 19%
• Other — 2%