U.S. International Air Travel Declines in March Amid Rising Overseas Visitation
In March 2026, U.S. international air travel experienced a slight decline, with passenger enplanements totaling 22 million, marking a 2.4% decrease compared to March 2025. Despite this decline, overall international air travel surpassed pre-pandemic levels, reaching 103.1% of March 2019 volumes. The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) reported that overseas visitation to the U.S. showed modest growth, with non-U.S. citizen air arrivals totaling 4.6 million, a 0.9% increase year-over-year. This mixed trend reflects shifting travel patterns, influenced by factors such as calendar timing, with Easter falling in March 2026 but in April 2025. 
