This statistic shows global airline travel expenditures from 2015 to 2035, with a breakdown by generation. In 2015, passengers within the Generation X bracket held the highest share of airline travel spending, with a share close to 40 percent; by 2035, millennials will account for the highest share in airline expenditure.
Distribution of airline travel expenditure worldwide from 2015 to 2035, by generation
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