February 19 - Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing net sales from ARC-accredited travel agencies totaling $1.3 billion in January 2021, up 21% compared to December 2020. The increase reflects positive trends for travel later in the year based on purchase trends. The January total represents an 86% drop year over year compared to January 2020, when net sales totaled $8.8. billion.*

 

Month over month, January 2021 results showed:

• Total passenger trips increased 23% • U.S. domestic trips up 31% • International trips up 8%

 

Total passenger trips settled by ARC in January were down 72% year over year, from 28,349,999 to 7,997,476. U.S. domestic trips were down 69% to 5.5 million, and international trips down 77% to 2.4 million YOY. The average U.S. round-trip ticket price decreased from $478 in January 2020 to $335 in January 2021.

 

Year over year, EMD sales for January decreased by 71% to $2,518,300, while EMD transactions were down 66% to 50,298. More detailed information is available on ARC’s website.

 

 

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