Travel industry predictions for 2026 are here — and they change everything.

In this episode, Steve Glenn delivers his final travel predictions for 2026, covering predictions 46–60, plus several bonus forecasts that impact travelers, airlines, hotels, and travel advisors alike.With over 40 years of travel industry experience, Steve breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes — from airline seating and lounge overcrowding to hotel occupancy, car rental fees, and the future of travel planning.✈️ Topics covered in this episode:• Airline lounge overcrowding and airline credit cards• Rising car rental taxes and hidden travel fees• Why 1 in 3 hotel rooms may go empty in 2026• The transformation — and decline — of Southwest Airlines• Pets in hotels and the future of pet-friendly travel• Pandemic risk and global travel behavior• Cuba travel reopening and emerging destinations• Airline seat size, comfort, and passenger experience• Why travelers are driving instead of flying short distances• Baby Boomer travel trends and spending patterns• Changes in peak travel days and airline schedules• How low-cost carriers are taking market share from major airlines• Why travel advisors are more important than ever in 2026• The mindset shift: people are done waiting and choosing to live nowThese are not guesses.They are data-driven insights from decades of booking, advising, and navigating real-world travel disruptions.▶️ Watch the Previous Episodes🔹 Travel Predictions 1–15: https://youtu.be/urr-GHeDBME🔹 Travel Predictions 16–30: https://youtu.be/cW4gsJNx0uU🔹 Travel Predictions 31–45: https://youtu.be/l1HyeLhn8rcIf you care about travel trends, airline news, hotel trends, travel planning, or the future of travel, this episode is essential viewing.👍 Like the video📩 Subscribe for more travel insights💬 Comment with the prediction you agree or disagree with most2026 isn’t about waiting anymore.It’s about traveling smarter — and living now.