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00:00This isn't midnight, it's not a scene after a blizzard either.
00:04It's noon on a Friday at one of the busiest airports in the United States,
00:08just ten years ago.
00:10This was the gateway welcoming millions of visitors to America
00:14to dream, explore, learn, do business and hope.
00:20But what about now quiet paths?
00:22The flights were cancelled.
00:24And the dreams perhaps have changed direction.
00:27لا يوجد أولا بيجابياني في العاوائي
00:30لا يوجد أولا بيجابياني في جانباني
00:33وإنهاني
00:34أولا بأن المساعدة في المشاركات
00:37لماذا هناك فلا تلميذباً؟
00:39ما محيث في هذا الفيديو؟
00:43تحديث تحديث درحياني والعيوني في أولوالي
00:46من المناطق الوزنة التي تترونيبها في مدينة
00:49إلى مدينة التي تتروني من مجموعة الناس
00:52ولكني تتركها في المزاق والحالي يسمحوني
00:55بخير من الأشياء في الرجال التواصل والحصول على المقابلات بحيث عنه
01:00مقابلات المعروبية
01:02لا تطلق الأشياء أو الأشياء
01:03هذا ليس لك فقط حيث عن هكذا
01:06هذا هو محزو مرحلة حولها
01:08ومع ومع المعروبات لا تريد أن يحصل إلى المعروبات المتابعة
01:12انظر إلى القلة
01:14على أن ترونيه كيف صورة أفرادة المعروبات
01:16الآن تقلل العروبات المعروبات
01:18من جهاز المعروبات العربية
01:20لحظة المعروبات تكفين
01:21حولها
01:221. محزين
01:25There's a paradox unfolding in the heart of the Nevada desert Las Vegas
01:29with its dazzling neon lights, luxurious hotels and endless nights
01:35as an airport is deserted as if the dream has died.
01:39According to TSA data, in the summer of 2025,
01:44the number of international passengers at McCarran Airport
01:46decreased by as much as 62% compared to the same period in 2019
01:51from nearly 4 million visitors per month.
01:54The number has now dropped to around 1.5 million,
01:58a figure that has shocked the local tourism industry.
02:01The story we heard from a hotel receptionist on the Las Vegas Strip
02:05further paints a desolate picture before COVID.
02:08Chinese, Korean and Australian guests were jostling to check in.
02:13Some days, the entire lobby floor is packed.
02:17Now, I can hear the air conditioner running all morning.
02:20After all, what happened to the city of the American dream?
02:25Part of the reason comes from increasingly strict immigration policies,
02:29lengthy tourist visas, complex security checks and, undeniably,
02:35a United States that is viewed differently in the eyes of international visitors
02:39when asked why they weren't choosing the U.S. anymore.
02:42A young traveler from Singapore frankly shared,
02:46I prefer Europe.
02:47It's easier to get around, safer,
02:50and I don't feel like I'm being scrutinized when entering.
02:52What's even more thought-provoking,
02:56even those who once dreamed of Las Vegas are now turning to Tokyo,
03:00Paris, or Seoul.
03:03Cities that were once rivals are now becoming safer and more attractive options.
03:08According to the latest data,
03:10The number of inbound tours from Asia to the U.S. has decreased by 46% in the past two years.
03:17The number of luxury hotel rooms booked in Vegas by international guests
03:20decreased by over 50%.
03:22Three major Asian airlines have withdrawn all direct flights to McCarran from the first quarter of 2025.
03:30Is this a temporary phenomenon maybe?
03:32But it's also possible this is a sign of a larger shift,
03:35as travel to the U.S. is no longer a dream to be reached.
03:38But just one option among countless others.
03:42Less convenient.
03:43More expensive.
03:44And less friendly.
03:46And if Las Vegas,
03:48once a global entertainment icon,
03:50where there was a wedding every minute and a party every night,
03:54is also becoming quiet,
03:56is the American dream losing its vitality?
03:59Have you ever been to Las Vegas?
04:01Do you feel this place still has the same appeal as before?
04:04If you were an international visitor,
04:06would you choose to come to the U.S. this year?
04:09Please share your thoughts in the comments section.
04:12If Las Vegas,
04:13the city that never sleeps,
04:15is this empty,
04:17then another airport that was once the gateway to the entire country
04:20is now just a place of silent waiting.
04:22You won't believe it's Chicago.
04:24Can you imagine?
04:29An airport that was once the pride of connecting America to the world
04:33now has four international gates closed
04:35because there aren't enough passengers to open them every day.
04:39That's what's happening at Chicago O'Hare,
04:41the second largest airport in the United States.
04:44From April 2025,
04:46flights from Frankfurt,
04:47Seoul,
04:48and Toronto,
04:49which are major routes,
04:51will be almost completely cut,
04:52with no promise of their return.
04:55Compared to 2019,
04:56the number of international visitors decreased by over 55%,
04:59forcing many airport restaurants and duty-free shops to close their shutters.
05:04The once bustling walkways are now only filled with the echoing announcements
05:08from the loudspeakers and the dim,
05:10gloomy light from the unmanned ticket counters.
05:13And then,
05:14a perspective rarely mentioned,
05:16many German,
05:17South Korean,
05:18and Canadian airlines have officially withdrawn from direct flights to Chicago,
05:23instead prioritizing less risky cities like Boston,
05:26Seattle,
05:27or even Toronto.
05:29Doesn't it sound strange that one of the three largest cities in the United States
05:33no longer has enough appeal to retain international flights?
05:36So,
05:37what's making Chicago less appealing than it used to be?
05:41It's not just about ticket prices or travel trends,
05:44but a deeper feeling,
05:45a loss of faith in safety.
05:48Since the wave of unrest in 2020,
05:50Chicago's image has consistently appeared on international channels,
05:54with scenes of protests and daytime robberies right in the city center.
05:59Many tourists,
06:00especially from Europe,
06:01say frankly that they no longer feel comfortable choosing Chicago as a destination.
06:07A tour coordinator at Chicago O'Hare shared that she used to pick up groups from Germany,
06:12South Korea,
06:14Brazil,
06:14etc.
06:15every week.
06:17But since the beginning of 2025,
06:19her schedule has been completely empty,
06:21and her team has been cut by 50%.
06:23She shared it seems like Chicago has lost its position,
06:27and we,
06:28those in the tourism industry,
06:30are the first to be affected.
06:32As the world's confidence in America's third largest city seems to wane,
06:37who will suffer the most?
06:38Are they people who live off tourism,
06:41small businesses,
06:42or are they the very image of America on the international stage?
06:46And if Chicago,
06:48a modern,
06:49vibrant icon,
06:50can become so deserted,
06:51What happened to places that were once vacation paradises in the next section?
06:57You'll see an airport that once welcomed millions of beachgoers,
07:00but now only the howling wind echoes across the runway.
07:07Just a few years ago,
07:09Orlando Airport was the gateway to endless fun.
07:12Every day,
07:14thousands of families arrive with bags in hand,
07:17children excitedly meeting Mickey Mouse,
07:19dinosaurs at Universal,
07:20or Harry Potter in real life for the first time.
07:24But now,
07:25that laughter is almost gone.
07:28Airlines are cutting flights from London,
07:30Frankfurt,
07:31and even Toronto,
07:33a market that once generated hundreds of millions of USD annually.
07:37The international arrivals hall at MCO is deserted,
07:41immigration counters are empty,
07:43taxis have no passengers,
07:44and hotels around the airport are only 35% full.
07:49Ticket prices are skyrocketing,
07:51and it takes over four months to get a US visa.
07:54Meanwhile,
07:55Japan and South Korea only require an e-visa for a few days,
07:59shared a family from Vancouver,
08:01not only adults,
08:03but children no longer dream of going to America like they used to.
08:06In fact,
08:08according to a 2025 survey by the Family Travel Association,
08:12only one in five Canadian parents chose the US as a destination for the next three years,
08:18a sharp decrease from four out of five in 2019.
08:21And you know what?
08:23For the first time in over 20 years,
08:26Universal Studios reported a loss during the summer.
08:30Something that has never happened.
08:32Not even during the 2008 economic crisis.
08:35It's not because of poor quality,
08:37but because people aren't coming anymore.
08:40MCO is becoming a symbol of a paradox.
08:42America still has some of the best tourist destinations in the world,
08:46but they are no longer easily accessible to international visitors.
08:49High costs
08:51Rigid visa policies
08:52And an image that is no longer friendly.
08:56Is this how America is blocking the flow of money from the family travel market,
09:00which used to bring in billions of USD each summer,
09:03if you are an international tourist?
09:05Would you choose the United States as your destination this year,
09:09or will you go somewhere else because it's cheaper,
09:12easier,
09:12and safer?
09:13Please share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment below this video,
09:17and if you think Orlando is an exception,
09:19The story that happened at the next airport on this list will make you shudder,
09:24as even global icons are quietly declining.
09:30Once a symbol of revival after the industrial crisis,
09:34Detroit Metro Airport now has an unusually sad appearance.
09:38The gates that were once bustling are now open, revealing only emptiness.
09:43The waiting chairs were empty,
09:45and the flight information boards were sparsely updated,
09:49a strange feeling as if someone had pressed the pause button on the entire city.
09:53According to the latest statistics,
09:55the number of international passengers at DTW has decreased by nearly 59% compared to pre-pandemic levels.
10:03No longer are there streams of people pouring in from Europe.
10:06No longer are there bustling flights serving conferences,
10:09exhibitions,
10:10or international trade.
10:12An Uber driver shared with us,
10:14Back in 2019 I was practically stationed at the airport.
10:18We receive 8-10 flights every day.
10:21Now,
10:21I might get a trip,
10:23but it's to see someone off who's going abroad.
10:26Your story isn't unique.
10:28It accurately reflects a reality Detroit is not only a city that once collapsed industrially,
10:32but now the tourism industry,
10:35which was a potential escape,
10:37is also being silently abandoned.
10:39The problem isn't just the decrease in the number of tourists,
10:43but also the fact that Detroit is no longer on the priority map of major airlines.
10:47Many international direct flights have been cut,
10:50and connections from Europe or Asia now require layovers,
10:54making Detroit less appealing than ever to investors and visitors.
10:58But there's a big question.
10:59Do politicians understand that when an airport is empty,
11:03an entire local value chain also stops functioning?
11:07From hotels and restaurants to shuttle services and even logistics companies,
11:12all of them depend on the airport's survival.
11:15A deserted airport is not just a matter of tourism.
11:17It's also a sign that a local economy is falling behind in the national recovery race.
11:22And while other cities are pouring money into rebranding their tourism image,
11:26Detroit is struggling with its inherent problems,
11:30public debt, security, and a lack of federal support.
11:35Perhaps the saddest thing isn't that DTW is empty,
11:38but that people have stopped hoping for it.
11:40What do you think can Detroit return to its former glory,
11:43or will it be one of the cities forever forgotten in the eyes of international visitors?
11:48Please leave a comment below.
11:50I'd love to hear your perspective.
11:51Thank you.
11:53And now let's head to the airport in the next city on this list.
11:56In a place that once echoed with the sounds of saxophone and endless applause,
12:04now the melodies still play, but no one is listening anymore,
12:09Louis Armstrong International Airport,
12:12once the cultural gateway to the American South,
12:14is experiencing an eerily empty period.
12:18Airlines have had to cancel live music performances,
12:21not because the artists are not performing,
12:23but because there are no audiences.
12:25It is estimated that the number of international passengers through MSY
12:30has decreased by over 62% compared to the same period last year.
12:35Flights from Paris, Rome, or Mexico City that used to fill seats
12:40are now sparsely populated with only a few passengers.
12:43In particular, the flow of tourists from France, Italy, and Latin America,
12:50who are known for their love of New Orleans culture, cuisine, and heritage,
12:54has almost completely dried up.
12:57But do you know why they chose to leave part of this comes from increased tourism taxes,
13:01mandatory health insurance for tourists, and hurricanes,
13:04all of which paint a rather unpleasant picture for international tourism in the southern United States?
13:11When the cost of visiting the US is significantly higher compared to countries like Portugal,
13:16Canada, or Thailand,
13:18what reason would international visitors have to choose the US?
13:22If American culture is no longer a draw, what do we have left?
13:34New Orleans was once a vibrant stage,
13:37a place where the whole world came to immerse themselves in the music,
13:41art, and soul of the South.
13:43But now, with the stage lights still on, and no one standing below,
13:49we are forced to acknowledge, have we lost something irreplaceable?
13:53What do you think caused international tourists to abandon one of America's most unique cultural cities?
13:59Please share in the comments section.
14:01And if you believe there's still something to hold on to in American culture,
14:05don't forget to hit subscribe,
14:07so we can explore and reflect more deeply together in the next parts of this journey.
14:13Denver, the city of wide-open skies and majestic rocky mountains,
14:18was once the busiest transit hub in the United States.
14:22But now,
14:23at Denver International Airport, Den,
14:26the boarding gates are completely empty,
14:29the ticket counters have no long lines,
14:31and the suitcases seem to be rolling across the cold tile floor
14:35without knowing where they're going.
14:37Located in the heart of America,
14:40Denver was once a bustling inland hub,
14:42connecting east and west,
14:44north and south.
14:46But in the first half of 2025 alone,
14:49over 400 domestic flights were cut at Den,
14:52an unimaginable number for an airport that once handled 70 million passengers annually.
14:57And the reason isn't just about gas prices or inflation,
15:01a mother from Aurora.
15:03Colorado shared,
15:04I want to take my son to Florida to visit his grandmother,
15:07but a round-trip ticket is almost $900.
15:10I had to give up.
15:12She used to think domestic flights were easy and reasonable.
15:15Now,
15:16even visiting home has become a difficult financial decision.
15:19an ironic thing is happening.
15:22Americans are leaving America
15:23to relax.
15:25Data from Booking.com
15:27shows that overseas tours by Americans increased by 37%,
15:31while domestic tours decreased by 18%.
15:34Why?
15:35Because flying to Portugal is cheaper than flying to California.
15:39Because dinner in Greece is cheaper than lunch in Miami.
15:43And because in unfamiliar places,
15:45people feel more welcome than they do in their own hometown.
15:49Denver,
15:49which was once a meeting place in the middle,
15:51is losing its connecting role,
15:54not just in transportation,
15:56but also in social significance connecting families,
16:00connecting cultures,
16:01connecting the American dream,
16:03when even the people no longer have the option to fly domestically.
16:07Is the dream of the United States gradually crumbling
16:10with each cancelled plane ticket?
16:12Is America becoming less friendly to its own people?
16:16Share your perspective in the comments section.
16:19And if you've had any unforgettable or memorable experiences in Denver,
16:23tell us about them.
16:27Once a dream destination for millions of Asian tourists,
16:31especially the Japanese,
16:33Honolulu now resembles an old postcard,
16:36beautiful,
16:37but covered in the dust of time.
16:39And at HNL International Airport,
16:42the main gateway to Hawaii,
16:44silence is gradually replacing the lively laughter of sun-kissed holidays.
16:49Before the pandemic,
16:51Japanese visitors accounted for over 60% of international arrivals to Hawaii.
16:56But by 2025,
16:58the number of visitors from Japan decreased by as much as 81% compared to 2019.
17:04Flights from Tokyo, Osaka,
17:06and Sapporo have been reduced or even suspended.
17:10At HNL,
17:11over 40 duty-free shops and food and beverage services have closed.
17:15The entire airport seemed abandoned.
17:19A Japanese employee who has worked at the airport since 1998 shared previously,
17:24I sold goods to hundreds of Japanese customers every day.
17:28Now only a few people stopped by all week.
17:31But she was still lucky to keep her job.
17:33Unlike hundreds of airport employees who lost their jobs,
17:36an entire generation of Hawaiians who rely on the service industry
17:40are now more precarious than ever.
17:42So,
17:44in your opinion,
17:45what are the reasons why Honolulu International Airport is in its current situation?
17:50The reason is probably not just tourism.
17:53The wave of boycotting American tourism among young Asians is quietly spreading,
17:58from Japanese and South Korean social media platforms to Chinese ones.
18:02An increasing number of young people are declaring,
18:05I'm not going to America,
18:07because I feel unsafe,
18:09unfriendly,
18:10no longer appealing.
18:11In addition,
18:12there is a somewhat hardline foreign policy,
18:15trade disputes,
18:16and unrest.
18:18All of this is creating a changed image of America in the eyes of international friends.
18:23Hawaii is inseparable from the United States,
18:26but it is also never listened to as part of the United States.
18:29When decisions in Washington push an entire local economy,
18:33which thrives on hospitality,
18:35into recession,
18:37who will take responsibility?
18:39Is America losing the last paradises it still holds?
18:43And you?
18:44Do you think Hawaii is still paradise?
18:47Please share your thoughts,
18:49and if you've ever been to Honolulu,
18:51are those memories still vivid?
18:55San Francisco was once considered a symbol of innovation and freedom.
18:59The birthplace of giants like Uber,
19:02Airbnb,
19:03and Salesforce.
19:05Now,
19:06San Francisco is no longer a dream destination,
19:09but is gradually becoming a symbol of
19:11urban decay.
19:13Notably,
19:14six international airlines withdrew from SFO in the first quarter of 2025 alone.
19:20Airlines such as Lufthansa,
19:22ANA,
19:23Air China,
19:24and Scandinavian Airlines have completely suspended direct flights to San Francisco.
19:28resulting in a decrease of over 800,000 international passengers
19:33compared to the same period last year.
19:36In the international areas at SFO,
19:38many check-in counters are empty,
19:40food courts are closed,
19:42and staff have been cut.
19:44A report from Business Traveler US
19:45also indicates that SFO dropped three places in the list of favorite international airports.
19:51Not because of poor service,
19:53but because travelers no longer want to visit San Francisco.
19:57Why it's not just due to inflation or rising airfare,
20:00but also the alarmingly deteriorating image of the city,
20:04a combination of homelessness and theft.
20:06You can book a ticket to SFO to enjoy a vacation in coastal California,
20:11but just steps outside the airport.
20:14You'll find homeless tent encampments stretching for miles,
20:17screaming in the night,
20:18a pungent smell,
20:20and the sight of luxury stores forced to close due to looting.
20:23A Canadian tourist described
20:25I used to dream of visiting San Francisco.
20:28But now,
20:29every time I land at SFO,
20:31I feel uneasy.
20:33San Francisco is the global center of technology,
20:36yet it is lagging behind
20:37in even the most basic tourism services.
20:40How can the richest city in America
20:42not even protect its international airport from isolation
20:45as tech CEOs move to Austin,
20:48Miami,
20:49and even
20:49Canada?
20:51SFO has become a forgotten airport
20:53in the very land that once prided itself
20:56on being the brain of the future.
20:58Can an international airport still be called a gateway to the world
21:01if the world no longer wants to go there,
21:03San Francisco can recover?
21:05But who will be the first to return?
21:08Please share your thoughts,
21:09especially if you've flown to SFO before.
21:12Would you want to go back?
21:15Philadelphia,
21:17the birthplace of the United States,
21:20home to the Declaration of Independence
21:22and the Liberty Bell,
21:23was once an essential destination
21:25on any American travel itinerary.
21:28But in 2025,
21:30the city's international airport
21:31became a symbol of a freefall decline.
21:34According to a report by Travel IQ,
21:37PHL dropped to the bottom
21:38five worst airports in the US
21:40for experience in 2025.
21:42And what's noteworthy
21:43is the percentage of one-star
21:45reviews on Google reviews
21:46increased by up to 300%
21:49in the first six months of the year.
21:51Reason it's not due to the weather,
21:53but rather the chaos right inside the airport.
21:56Many people shared their experiences at the airport,
21:59where passengers were stranded sleeping on the floor,
22:02baggage carousels were broken for hours,
22:05and security lines snaked endlessly
22:06due to staff shortages.
22:08A woman from Toronto commented,
22:10I arrived at PHL midweek
22:12and had to wait over three hours
22:14to get out of the airport.
22:15Everything is a mess,
22:17as if no one is in charge.
22:19American Airlines has withdrawn
22:20a series of flights from Europe
22:22and the Caribbean directly to Philadelphia,
22:25causing international passenger numbers
22:27to drop by nearly 40%
22:28in the first half of 2025 alone.
22:30International tourists now prioritize
22:33flying to New York or Washington DC
22:35rather than setting foot
22:37in a less experienced place.
22:39Why is this happening?
22:41In a city that was once
22:42the historical and cultural center of America,
22:45the underlying causes
22:46lie in the near-zero budget situation,
22:49inefficient management,
22:51and especially the impact
22:52of the reverse migration wave.
22:54Many Philadelphia residents
22:56have left the city,
22:57leading to reduced tax revenue
22:59and neglected infrastructure
23:01like the airport.
23:02It's not just a traffic issue,
23:04it's trust that's wavering.
23:06When an airport is no longer
23:07a welcoming place for visitors,
23:09but rather a place that makes people
23:11hesitate to book tickets.
23:13The question arises,
23:15is Philadelphia losing its role
23:16as the spiritual capital
23:18of the United States?
23:19If places like Philadelphia,
23:21the birthplace of American democracy,
23:24can't hold on to visitors,
23:25then where in America in 2025
23:27is worth visiting,
23:29leave a comment.
23:31Have you ever been to PHL
23:32and if you were chosen,
23:33would you come back to this city?
23:35Don't forget to subscribe to the channel
23:37because next we'll be visiting
23:39what was once the ideal American airport,
23:41but is now eerily deserted.
23:46Once hailed as America's favorite airport,
23:49Portland International Airport,
23:51or PDX,
23:52is not just an air gateway,
23:53but a source of pride
23:55for the entire Pacific Northwest region.
23:57But now,
23:59most of the seats that were once packed
24:00with international passengers are empty.
24:03An Australian couple
24:04who had eagerly planned a trip
24:05to explore the US West Coast
24:07cancelled their flight to Portland
24:09at the last minute
24:10to exchange their tickets
24:11for a flight to Vancouver.
24:13Canada.
24:15What's the reason they shared?
24:16Part of it comes from the news
24:18about protests and unrest
24:20that makes us feel unsafe.
24:22PDX lost up to 75%
24:24of its international passengers
24:25in just two years.
24:27This isn't just a number,
24:29it's a sign that a city
24:30once full of hope
24:31is facing a crisis of confidence
24:33from the outside world itself.
24:36International flights
24:37from Europe and Asia,
24:38which were once heavily promoted,
24:40have now quietly disappeared
24:42from the departure boards.
24:44The decline of PDX
24:45is also more symbolic
24:46than any other airport on this list.
24:48If Portland,
24:50once a destination for travelers
24:51who love uniqueness,
24:53nature and openness
24:55is also turning away.
24:57What does that say about America today?
25:00Are we witnessing
25:00not just an airport reducing flights,
25:03but America closing its own doors
25:05to welcome itself
25:06from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
25:08From Denver to Portland,
25:10airports that were once symbols
25:12of American prosperity,
25:14trade,
25:15and dreams are now silently empty.
25:17it's not just about tourism.
25:20But a bigger question.
25:21How is the world viewing America?
25:24When tourists choose
25:25to cancel their tickets
25:26to major US cities
25:27and switch to Canada,
25:29Europe,
25:30or even destinations in Asia,
25:32it's no longer
25:33a personal decision.
25:35It was a wake-up call
25:36for the image,
25:37safety,
25:38and cultural appeal
25:39of a country
25:40that once led the world.
25:41What do you think
25:42is the real reason
25:43why American airports
25:44are so empty?
25:45Have you ever experienced
25:47the empty,
25:48cold atmosphere
25:49at airports
25:49that were once bustling?
25:51If you were me,
25:52where would you choose to fly?
25:55New York or Toronto?
25:56Is Los Angeles like Vancouver?
25:59Please leave a comment
26:00right below,
26:01because your perspectives
26:02are what make this conversation
26:03more meaningful than ever.
26:05If you find this video
26:06accurately reflects the reality,
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26:13and the world.
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26:35Thank you for watching.
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