US Travel: Does not going trump going?

Remember that Eddie Murphy movie “Coming to America”? If the recent travel statistics are right, any EU based sequel could be called “Not Going to America, for now.” EU travel to the US has dropped sharply since February, with experts citing economic, political, and security concerns; but are the real reasons so unclear?

The Key Points: Passenger travel from the EU to the US has sharply declined since February 2025, with arrivals from key Western EU countries falling by over 20% in March. Factors include economic headwinds, aviation taxes, airport capacity constraints, and possibly political or security concerns.

Why This Matters: The drop in transatlantic travel may reflect broader geopolitical or security anxieties, with headlines about organisations and governments advising officials to bring “burner phones” and issue stark travel warnings contributing to uncertainty. The situation remains fluid and could shift with changing economic or political conditions.

What are your thoughts? We would be most interested in hearing discretely from members. Contact Tom or Derek with your thoughts or experiences.