Why Off-Season Travel Is Disappearing

Posted on 07/06/2026
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As summers are growing hotter and crowds are getting bigger, more Americans are choosing to visit international destinations in the early spring and fall. Airlines are betting on more people taking long-haul flights during shoulder seasons and are offering more international flights year-round. CNBC's Leslie Josephs has more.

Chapters:
0:00 Crowds and heat are driving travelers away
1:05 Airlines are offering more international flights
1:44 International flights are more lucrative

Produced, Shot and Edited by: Zach Green
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Reporter: Leslie Josephs
Additional Footage: Getty Images

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Why Off-Season Travel Is Disappearing