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Some major U.S. airlines are cutting capacity and growth plans in response to a shifting economy.
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Consulting giant Deloitte said in its 2025 travel outlook the inflationary impact of significant tariffs recently imposed by the Trump administration could be a drag on otherwise strong travel demand. As a tariff-heavy trade policy from President Donald Trump has taken shape since then, a late-March report issued by Deloitte said consumers have expressed less interest in discretionary spending.
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Chicago-based United Airlines Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: UAL) CEO Scott Kirby said during a recent conference call with investors the weaker economic environment has led to softer travel demand.
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