Friday, March 21, 2025 In February 2025, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) reported a significant milestone in the travel industry, revealing that nearly 900 travel agencies are now utilizing New Distribution Capability (NDC). This growing adoption reflects the industry’s shift towards modernizing its sales and distribution practices, with NDC transactions accounting for approximately 19.
1% of all sales processed through ARC. This marks a notable increase from the previous year, highlighting the continued momentum toward digital transformation and the increasing reliance on advanced technology to streamline booking processes and enhance the customer experience. U.
S.-based travel agencies generated $8.6 billion in air ticket sales during February 2025, according to the latest report from the Airlines Reporting Corp.
(ARC). Although that figure marks a 4% decline compared to February 2024, it still reflects the industry’s ongoing resilience amid shifting travel dynamics. Passenger trips processed through ARC reached 24 million for the month, slipping just 1% year over year.
This modest decline shows the demand for air travel remains strong, even as consumer trends and pricing shift. Key Highlights from February 2025 ARC Data Even with fewer total transactions, average ticket prices experienced a modest uptick month over month. Economy class tickets rose 2% to $482, while premium class fares increased 1% to reach $1,238.
On a year-over-year basis, both categories saw a 1% to 2%.