Private jet use is up for 2025 after two consecutive years of declines, prompting speculation that President Donald Trump’s constantly changing directives on tariffs may actually be boosting corporate travel even as they destabilize other parts of the economy.
A report by Bloomberg’s Brooke Sutherland suggests executives are meeting more frequently as they attempt to navigate the new trade barriers, some of which are imposed and then canceled within the same week. Huddling with directors at a corporate headquarters, scoping out new potential sites, and keeping appointments with customers and suppliers all require air travel, Sutherland pointed out.
