While a specific number for 2025 business travelers isn't available, forecasts show a significant increase in business travel spending and passenger volume
Global business travel spending is projected to reach about $1.64 trillion, and the total number of airline passengers is expected to exceed 5.2 billion for the first time ever. The share of professionals who travel for work is projected to decrease slightly in 2025 to 31%, but overall travel frequency may increase for those who do travel.
Business travel forecasts for 2025
Spending: Global business travel spending is forecast to grow to approximately $1.64 trillion. U.S. business travel spending is projected to reach $316 billion.
Overall passengers: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts a record 5.2 billion passengers will fly in 2025.
Professional travelers: The number of professionals traveling for work is predicted to be around 31% in 2025, down from 36% in 2024.
Travel frequency: Many travelers expect to take more frequent trips, though some who previously traveled often might reduce their trips from more than three times a month to two.
Corporate resumption: 70% of companies have resumed business travel as of 2025, up from 45% in 2022, reports NEI Global Relocation citing a Deloitte study.
While the exact number of airline customers traveling specifically for business globally in 2025 is not available as a single figure, total global airline passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.2 billion people.
Key statistics related to business air travel in 2025:
Total Passengers: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts that 5.2 billion passengers will fly in 2025, a 6.7% increase from 2024 and a new record high.
Business Travel Spending: Global corporate travel spending is projected to reach a new historical high of $1.57 trillion USD in 2025.
US Business Travel: The US alone accounts for nearly 400 million business trips annually.
Outlook: The business travel sector is showing strong demand and optimism, with many travel buyers expecting higher spending and volume in 2025 compared to 2024.
Trends: Bleisure travel (combining business and leisure) continues to be a factor, and companies are focusing on trips that help close deals, deliver projects, or strengthen partnerships.
While business travel makes up a significant portion of airline revenue and overall passenger volume, a precise global count of unique business travelers is not published in the provided data.
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