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Many Americans traveled across the US during 2024.
Travelers may have participated in or noticed several different travel trends emerging in 2024.
As 2024 comes to an end and the New Year of 2025 is about to begin, here’s a roundup of some of the biggest travel trends of the past year.
Door ears
“Gate ears” refers to passengers who cut lines in hopes of getting on a flight early.
American Airlines has announced that it is expanding its new technology to fight “lice” to more than 100 airports.
AMERICAN AIRLINES EXTENDS ACTION AGAINST ‘GATE FACE’ TO MORE THAN 100 AIRPORTS
The system audibly indicates when a passenger attempts to board the plane before his or her designated assignment has been called — and will automatically reject that person’s ticket.
The mattress moves
With “mattresses”, guests book hotel rooms to earn free nights or accumulate status points even if they are not staying in the hotel room. (iStock)
Dubbed the “mattress run,” the fad gets people to book hotel rooms to earn free nights or accumulate status points.
These passengershowever, they apparently haven’t completed their stays, but are still booking rooms in hopes of collecting rewards.
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Alston Causey, vice president of Travelmation, a US-based travel agency, told Fox News Digital: “‘The Mattress Run’ is more for people who are on the cutting edge and tend to be there every year.”
Flying naked
The trend has allowed people to have a smooth day of travel without worrying about getting stuck in security lines or missing luggage on the second half of a connecting flight, social media users say. (Azman Jaka)
“Flying naked” is a trend in which passengers fly without checked or carry-on luggage, carrying only the essentials such as phone, charger, and a wallet.
Proponents appreciate the convenience of avoidance baggage fees and the hassle of overhead bin space — while critics find the concept too restrictive.
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TikTok users have posted videos showing their participation in the trend, with one creator sharing a series of travel videos titled “Travel without bags, just vibes.”
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In 2023, airlines earned more than $33 billion from baggage fees, FOX Business reported.
Squats for sitting
A travel industry expert has suggested that instead of stealing seats, fliers can try their luck on the plane by simply asking others to swap seats with them. (iStock)
The term “seat squatters” refers to airline passengers who occupy unassigned seats, hoping to secure a more desirable seat without paying additional fees.
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This trend has attracted attention on social media, with travelers sharing their experiences of dealing with such individuals.
Tourism industry expert Gary Leff of Texas emphasized that passengers are entitled to the seat listed on their boarding pass.
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He suggested that those looking for another seat should politely ask for a replacement, offering a reasonable exchange in return.
Divorce in a dream
More couples admit to sleeping in separate beds or in separate rooms while on vacation, according to Hilton. (iStock)
The concept of “sleep divorces,” in which couples choose to sleep separately to improve sleep quality, is becoming increasingly popular, especially during the holidays.
Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report shows that 63% of travelers sleep better alone, and 37% prefer separate beds from their partner during the trip.
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Sleep expert dr. Wendy Troxel, a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation and a licensed clinical psychologist in Utah, told Fox News Digital that some couples they choose to sleep separately during vacation with the “aim to improve sleep quality.”
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“This trend reflects a growing awareness that sleep is critical not only to personal health and well-being, but also to the health of relationships,” Troxel said.
