Travelport survey shows 46% of US consumers abandon travel bookings as options overwhelm

• Travelport published a U.S. consumer survey pointing to higher friction in travel booking, with 46% abandoning purchases due to complexity.
• Online choice overload remains a constraint, with 69% overwhelmed at least sometimes; 38% want fewer flight options.
• AI adoption skews to research, with 32% using AI to compare prices or options; only 8% use it to complete bookings.
• Confidence in AI remains mixed, with 53% trusting AI to recommend the best flight; 72% report stress or anxiety around AI booking.
• Pricing transparency is the key conversion lever, with 61% ranking clearer pricing as their top improvement; 32% cite add-ons or fees as most frustrating.

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