Airfare Trends for 2026

Jesse Neugarten, founder of Dollar Flight Club, discussed strategies for getting the best airfares, at a time when travelers are facing a lot of headwinds.

Takeaways:

• In 2026, the impact of artificial intelligence on airfare pricing has significantly reduced the window of opportunity for booking low-cost flights.
• Travelers should embrace 'gateway flexibility' by considering multiple departure airports, and itineraries that include domestic hops before international ones, to access better fares for international destinations.
• The traditional concept of an 'off season' for travel has become obsolete, necessitating a shift in strategy for cost-effective travel planning.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Dollar Flight Club
• Norse Airways
• French Bee
• Delta Airlines
• United Airways
• American Airlines
• Ryanair