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International air passengers in and out of the U.S. account for a larger portion of the market share than U.S. travelers, which bodes well for the U.S. economy that reaps the benefits of foreign visitors' spending.
Ninety-six million travelers flew to and from the United States in the six five months of 2014, a seven percent increase over the same period last year, according to data released today by the National Travel and Tourism Office.
International air traffic also picked up in comparison to April and May as the northern hemisphere began summer holidays.
Every month, the OTTI releases data regarding recent travel activity, including details about international air passenger traffic to and from the United States. T