As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, many Americans are preparing for the summer of 2023, with plans to travel and explore as the weather warms up. Google Flights has released data on the most popular domestic flight searches leading up to the season. States with sunny beaches are among the most sought-after domestic destinations, while international destinations are attracting visitors with popular tourist attractions. If you’re curious whether your summer plans align with the popular U.S. destination list, check out the latest information from Google Flights.

Top Domestic Destinations

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1. Orlando, Florida

2. New York, New York

3. Las Vegas, Nevada

4. Seattle, Washington

5. Miami, Florida

6. Los Angeles, California

7. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

8. Denver, Colorado

9. Honolulu, Hawaii

10. Chicago, Illinois

Delta Air Lines has revealed a list of the most searched summer international destinations on its website, which is expected to attract thousands of travelers for the upcoming season. The airline will operate more than 1,760 weekly flights to over 80 international destinations this summer, according to a press release by the company. Data was collected from U.S. searches between November 2022 and March 2023, to travel between June and August 2023. If you’re planning an international adventure this summer, take a look at the list of the most desirable destinations released by Delta Air Lines.

Top International Destinations

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1. London, England

2. Cancun, Mexico

3. Paris, France

4. Rome, Italy

5. Tokyo, Japan

6. Amsterdam, Netherlands

7. Montego Bay, Jamaica

8. Athens, Greece

9. Los Cabos, Mexico

10. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Airlines Will Hire More Employees

According to FOX Business, United Airlines has revealed plans to hire 15,000 new workers by the end of 2023, with 7,000 employees already recruited in the first four months of the year. The move comes as the airline gears up for a busy summer season and an expected surge in air travel demand. The company is focusing on hiring staff across multiple areas, including customer service, airport operations, and technical operations, to ensure smooth and efficient operations during the anticipated influx of travelers.

“We are in hiring mode here at United Airlines,” said Kate Gebo, the company’s executive vice president of human resources.

Southwest Airlines is revising its plans to hire 7,000 workers this year due to a shortage of new Boeing jets. The airline hoped to expand its operations in response to an increase in post-pandemic travel demand, but it has been forced to adjust its hiring plans due to the lack of available aircraft. This development comes when airlines are grappling with a staff shortage, as travel demand has rebounded more quickly than anticipated following the pandemic.