While 42% of Americans will travel this holiday season, just 36% of Americans over 55 plan to take a trip. They are especially likely to cite health concerns for staying home. Those who will travel plan shorter and fewer trips compared with younger groups and will partake in local activities and attractions at a much lower rate. 

Americans with household income greater than $100K are almost twice as likely to be traveling this holiday season as those with incomes less than $50K. And low-income nontravelers are three times as likely to cite financial reasons for staying home. High-income travelers are 2.5x as likely to increase their budgets versus 2019.

58% of travelers say they would be more likely to fly if proof of vaccination is required, and only 16% less likely. This embrace of vaccine requirements is even stronger for high-income travelers: a full two-thirds would welcome vaccine requirements to fly.

Flexibility to work remotely leads to more travel. 75% of travelers who plan to work during their trip are adding at least a day because of this ability. Working travelers also say they are taking additional trips due to workplace flexibility and are twice as likely as others to increase their budgets versus 2019.