Nearly a quarter of people ‘have already booked overseas holidays for 2025’

Nearly two-thirds of holidaymakers who have booked flights said they have done so earlier than they did last year, according to American Express (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Archive)

Nearly a quarter (23%) of people have already started booking flights, transport or accommodation for international trips in 2025, a survey has found.

More than half (59%) of people have started planning international trips, including taking active steps in discussing dates and locations, according to the research commissioned by American Express.