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In 2025, lower travel costs are making quick, affordable vacations more attainable for many American households. After several years of steep price increases, the cost of travel is finally starting to even out. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, average domestic airfare is down 3.5% year-over-year, and overall passenger volumes have plateaued. TSA checkpoint data for June and…