Tariffs Threaten US Leisure Travel, Warns Sun Country CEO

The U.S. leisure travel sector faces a bumpy road ahead, according to Jude Bricker, CEO of Sun Country Airlines. Bricker has raised alarms about weakening demand for leisure travel, pointing to U.S.-imposed tariffs as a key culprit. For an airline like Sun Country, which thrives on affordable vacation routes, this warning highlights broader economic challenges that could ripple across the industry. We take a look at what this means for travelers, airlines, and the economy. Tariffs and the Traveler’s Wallet Tariffs, or taxes on imported goods, may seem distant from your next beach trip, but they hit closer to home than you’d think. Bricker emphasized that these policies squeeze U.S. consumers by driving up costs and shrinking disposable income. When everyday items get pricier, families have less cash for discretionary spending, like vacations. [xyz-ips snippet=Read More