Summer travel is selling out in some places “” see what’s already booked and where

Summer travel is selling out in some places “” see what’s already booked and where

Fueled by Covid vaccines, flexible cancellation policies and people yearning to break free from home, the summer travel season is already booming for some parts of the travel industry.A survey from research company Toluna indicates Americans are gaining confidence to travel with each passing month, with 27% comfortable to travel in April and 42% by July.But a sudden surge in bookings shows many people are locking in reservations and rates before it's too late.

A sharp rise in summer flights

As flights fill, so will terminals, including private ones such as PS at LAX, which caters to Los Angeles' celebrity and wealthy flyers.The private terminal, which costs $4,500 per year for membership plus per-use fees, reached capacity several times this month and often has a waitlist."We are cautiously optimistic that this summer will be one of revenge travel," said co-CEO Josh Gausman. "Travelers will spend more on upgrades, luxury services and unique experiences."

Many charter jet companies are expecting a banner summer."The pandemic has exposed a lot of people to private aviation who might never have considered or tried it under normal circumstances," said Megan Wolf, CEO of Flexjet. "This has allowed the private jet travel industry to better weather the storm."Sentient Jet,