Why your 2025 trip to Europe should be in the winter (or fall)
by Sean Cudahy, Senior Aviation Reporter
The mad dash across the Atlantic Ocean we’ve seen in recent years isn’t showing any signs of slowing. Earlier this month, Delta Air Lines said it’s expecting another banner year for travel to Europe.
A big reason: A lot of passengers are making the trek across the pond during what were historically “off-peak” months.
Delta, for one, says it’s seeing “unprecedented” bookings for transatlantic travel during what were traditionally the quieter months of the year. In particular, there’s a huge craving for trips to southern Europe.
I ran some numbers: This January, February and March, airlines across the board will fly about 30% more flights to Italy, Spain and Portugal than they did in 2019 (per data from Cirium).
Airlines have seen similar interest, of late, during the autumn months.
With good reason, too: Off-peak travel tends to be cheaper — whether you’re booking with cash or points. And it’s a way to experience prime destinations minus all the tourists.
That said, many travelers, of course, have to contend with the school year calendar.
So, whether you’re planning to travel in March, June or October, here are some resources to help you get started on planning that 2025 trip — including some ways to quickly earn a big haul of points:
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